What are the most common Lexus GS problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 3,300+ owner reports, the 2006 Lexus GS has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force, ECB Brake Actuator Pump Motor Failure - GS 430 / GS 450h / GS 460, Aluminum Fuel Rail Internal Corrosion from Ethanol Fuel (Recall 09V020000). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Lexus GS reliable?
The 2006 Lexus GS has 6 known issues documented across 3,300+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force and ECB Brake Actuator Pump Motor Failure - GS 430 / GS 450h / GS 460 and Aluminum Fuel Rail Internal Corrosion from Ethanol Fuel (Recall 09V020000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Lexus GS problems?
Repair costs for known Lexus GS issues range from $0 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2006 Lexus GS Recall 06V096000: 2006 Lexus GS SRS Air Bag Inflator May Not Deploy With Full Force?
The 2006 Lexus GS is included in NHTSA recall campaign 06V096000, which covers an improperly assembled air bag inflator used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag and the knee air bag assembly. Affected inflators were built with an insufficient amount of the heating age… Severity: high.
What is the 2006-2011 Lexus GS ECB Brake Actuator Pump Motor Failure - GS 430 / GS 450h / GS 460?
S190 GS models fitted with the electronically controlled brake (ECB) system - the GS 430, GS 450h and GS 460 - use a brake actuator assembly containing an electric pump motor that maintains accumulator pressure. The pump motor's commutator wears, and once worn the motor can stop… Repairs typically run $900-$4,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2006-2007 Lexus GS Aluminum Fuel Rail Internal Corrosion from Ethanol Fuel (Recall 09V020000)?
Early S190 cars (2006-2007 GS) were built with aluminum fuel delivery pipes. Ethanol-blended gasoline with low moisture content attacks the internal surface of the aluminum rail. The corrosion progresses until it eats a pinhole through the pipe wall, at which point gasoline leaks… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2006-2012 Lexus GS Dashboard Melting and Sticky Surface?
The GS dashboard suffers from the same melting and sticky surface defect as other Lexus models of this era. Heat exposure causes the dashboard material to chemically degrade, resulting in a shiny, tacky surface that creates dangerous glare on the windshield. This was a widespread… Severity: medium.
What is the 2006-2015 Lexus GS Power Steering Rack Seal Leak?
The power steering rack develops internal seal leaks that cause power steering fluid loss. The leak typically appears at the inner tie rod boots where fluid seeps past the rack seals. Low fluid levels lead to increased steering effort and pump whining noise, and eventually the ra… Repairs typically run $800-$2,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2006-2020 Lexus GS Front Timing Chain Cover and Cam Housing Oil Leak - 2GR-FSE (FIPG Sealant Failure)?
The 2GR family V6 - including the 2GR-FSE fitted to the S190 GS 350 / GS 450h and the L10 GS 350 - seals its front timing chain cover and cam housings with FIPG (formed-in-place gasket) sealant rather than a solid gasket. Over years of heat cycling the sealant hardens, shrinks an… Repairs typically run $2,400-$4,000. Severity: medium.
