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2006 Lexus ES recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2006 Lexus ES
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component79
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 28 |
| Power train | 11 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 |
| Steering | 5 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The passenger air bag appears to becoming detached from the dash. It seems that it may deploy at any given time. This does not feel safe to me as my family rides in the car with me.”
- Air bags
“The airbag cover on the passenger side is cracked and looks as if it is going to pop. This could be a hazard.”
- Air bags
“The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. Took it to the dealer and was told it's because the dashboard is old.”
Other Lexus ES model years
- 20105 recalls179 complaints
- 20095 recalls173 complaints
- 20084 recalls323 complaints
- 20074 recalls664 complaints
- 20060 recalls79 complaints
- 20052 recalls200 complaints
- 20042 recalls190 complaints
- 20030 recalls139 complaints
- 20022 recalls180 complaints
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- 2006 SC3 recalls7 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2006 Lexus ES recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2006 Lexus ES. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Lexus ES?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Lexus ES?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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