2006 model year · 3,800+ owner reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 3,800+ owner reports, the 2006 Lexus IS has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Recall 06V096000: Air Bag Inflator Assembly Fault on 2006 Lexus IS. The most commonly reported issue is Dashboard Melting and Sticky Surface with 3,800 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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 THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 3,800+ owner reports, the 2006 Lexus IS has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 06V096000: Air Bag Inflator Assembly Fault on 2006 Lexus IS, Dashboard Melting and Sticky Surface. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2006 Lexus IS has 2 known issues documented across 3,800+ owner reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Recall 06V096000: Air Bag Inflator Assembly Fault on 2006 Lexus IS. 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.
2006 Lexus IS models are covered by NHTSA safety recall 06V096000. Toyota found that improper assembly of an air bag inflator left some units short of the heating agents needed for proper deployment. That inflator is used in three places on the car — the side air bag, the curtain… Severity: high.
The IS dashboard develops a sticky, melting surface identical to the ES and GS models of the same era. The dashboard material breaks down chemically in heat and sun exposure, creating a reflective glare on the windshield and a tacky feel. Lexus extended warranty coverage through… Severity: medium.
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