2006 Lexus GS430 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Lexus GS430, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Lexus GS430. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Lexus GS430 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,204 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“All lexus are having ABS actuator problem. All lexus should be recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2019 · Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx43, equipped with nexen tires n5000 245/40/r18 xl. When the traffic light changed to green and traveling approximately 15 MPH, the passenger side front tire blew up”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2019 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Lexus GS (GS 300 4WD, GS 300/GS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus GS430 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GS430 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 Lexus GS430 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Lexus GS430
How do I know if my 2006 Lexus GS430 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.