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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Lexus GX 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.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
39
Latest campaign
Feb 5, 2016

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1Feb 5, 2016

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 5, 2016Latest campaign
Feb 5, 201616V065000

Air bags: side/window

If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V065000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V065000 · Feb 5, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component39

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
39Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure1333000
Air bags1026101
Unknown or other513201
Engine38000
Seat belts38000
Seats25000
Electrical system25000
Exterior lighting25000
Power train25100
Service brakes25000
Vehicle speed control13000
Fuel/propulsion system13000
Suspension13000
Equipment adaptive/mobility13000
Back over prevention13000

4 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 contact owns a 2006 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed while attempting to switch lanes and the rear of the vehicle slid sideways before there…”

    Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768625
  • Structure

    “I am reporting a serious paint peeling and delamination issue on my 2006 Lexus GX470, painted in Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070).”

    Filed 04/18/2025 · ODI 11655516
  • Seats

    “After removing the third row seating mechanism, it was noticed that significant rust has occured at the forward mounting point for the hinge device around the welds and heat affected zone of the mounting bracket.”

    Filed 03/29/2025 · ODI 11651507

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2006 Lexus GX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Lexus GX. The most recent, 16V065000 (reported February 5, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Lexus GX?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Lexus GX?

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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