2006 Lexus IS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2006 Lexus IS, and owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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7 safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus IS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Delivery (fuel system)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel…
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address…
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Engine and engine cooling
Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2007. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Seat belts: front
On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Air bags
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Lexus IS have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,279 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 43 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and driving for two hours, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2026 · Electrical system
“My dashboard is melting and I understand that there was a campaign to resolve this that ended in 2016. I bought the vehicle in 2019 and it has only gotten worse to the point that the dashboard has a s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Lexus IS (IS 250, IS 250 AWD, IS 350). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–21 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Lexus IS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus IS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1999 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Lexus IS | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 Lexus IS | 7 | 143 |
| 2007 Lexus IS | 3 | 122 |
| 2008 Lexus IS | 3 | 102 |
| 2009 Lexus IS | 2 | 40 |
| 2010 Lexus IS | 1 | 40 |
| 2011 Lexus IS | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 Lexus IS | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 Lexus IS | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 Lexus IS | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 Lexus IS | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Lexus IS | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Lexus IS | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 Lexus IS | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Lexus IS | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus IS | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Lexus IS
How do I know if my 2006 Lexus IS 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2006 Lexus IS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 06V096000).
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.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- RX330526 complaints
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.