2006 Lexus GS recalls
Problem: 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 could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and…
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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 leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be…
244,779 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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 polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the…
Risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-255-3987.
728,544 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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 illuminate.
Risk: Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
214,570 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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).
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
34,343 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Seat Belts · NHTSA 06V121000 · Apr 13, 2006
Problem: 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.
Risk: An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
28,947 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 06V096000 · Apr 3, 2006
Problem: 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 be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated…
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
133 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Unknown or Other · Feb 24, 2025 · WA · crash · 1 injured
6.The crash involved complex vehicle systems that may have been manipulated using advanced techniques. I have it documented as a PDF files, can email anytime...
Power Train · May 8, 2024 · GA
I have been facing transmission issues that require the vehicle to shift up to move even at low speeds, with the transmission shifting either hard or smoothly, and often unnecessarily to a higher gear. This issue is rare but occurs frequently. I think this is a factory defect because I have been seeing lots of YouTube videos where they mention that the transition in these cars…
Unknown or Other · Apr 29, 2024 · OH
Front windshield is loose and vibrates/flutters when driving. The car has not been in an accident and has no apparent rust. It has been garaged and is available for inspection. There are no warning indicators. My concern is that the windshield could unseat or break while driving. Self inspection shows the windshield is loose when gentle pressure is applied from both internal…
Unknown or Other · Nov 21, 2023 · FL
ECM is not functioning properly it is a safety as the car when downshifting jumps and it can be easy to lose control of the vehicle. Iâve taken it to a few people and there was a service bulletin and recall for the ECM but not on my VIN number it has not been inspected there are no check engine lights on the vehicle but ir continues to very hard shift from 2nd to 1st.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 11, 2022 · MD
My Lexus GS430 has a fuel rail leak that is leaking into the engine bay and has a strong smell of fuel into the cabin of the car. It is especially strong in the cabin when the heat or air conditioning is utilized. It is extremely dangerous and after researching I have found that it a problem with several of the Lexus lines of cars built around the 2006-2008 models.
Engine · Dec 15, 2021 · WA
Car is consuming excessive amounts of oil. A quart every 200 miles or so. Also even after doing an oil change the car is not leaking the oil but burning it. Please enforce The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (originally enacted in 1966 and now recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301). Contacted lexus but the car is out of warranty. The car is burning too much oil…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 11, 2021 · GA
Car wouldnât start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I donât see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line
Electrical System · Dec 11, 2021 · GA
Car wouldnât start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I donât see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line
Engine · Dec 11, 2021 · GA
Car wouldnât start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I donât see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line
Air Bags · Dec 10, 2021 · TX · crash · 1 injured
I was hit head on and all the other airbags went off except for my steering wheel airbag. I broke my nose and ripped of part of my lip and needed over 30 stitches. I also job have painful scaring on my face. I was wearing my seat belt as well. The insurance company has the vehicle now so I don't know if it's available for inspection I don't know if it's been inspected by…
Forward Collision Avoidance · Dec 10, 2021 · TX · crash · 1 injured
I was hit head on and all the other airbags went off except for my steering wheel airbag. I broke my nose and ripped of part of my lip and needed over 30 stitches. I also job have painful scaring on my face. I was wearing my seat belt as well. The insurance company has the vehicle now so I don't know if it's available for inspection I don't know if it's been inspected by…
Unknown or Other · Mar 6, 2021 · 110,000 miles · TX
I am having transmission problem along with ecu problems. Car has rough down shifting problems when in motion . After doing research many lexus gs models have those common issues.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 2006 Lexus GS, the most recent one (11V029000) for fuel system, gasoline. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (9), visibility/wiper (8), electrical system (6).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2006 Lexus GS?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 1 death in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2006 Lexus GS?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently RQ10003: Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration.