2006 Lexus LS
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 6 of 17 complaints (35%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 26 in 2005 to 17 in 2006.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2006 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,100 | 3,900–4,100 | 3,700–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19–20 | 19–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16 / 23 | 16 / 23 | 16 / 23 | 16–17 / 24–25 | 16–20 / 22–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 494 | 494 | 468 | 444–468 | 423–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 36 | 26 | 17 | 139 | 133 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus LS have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Lexus LS?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 6 of 17 NHTSA complaints (35%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus LS get?
EPA rates it 19 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Lexus LS?
EPA estimates $4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,100 | 468 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS · Campaign 06V096000 · Apr 3, 2006
Defect: 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 DURING A CRASH.
Consequence: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.