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2006 Lexus Gs300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 164 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 23.4 times the median Gs300 year — the 2006 model ranks #1 of 19 Gs300 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 12 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across lighting (35), engine (22), and electrical system (16), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

164

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

12

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Gs300 years?

Gs300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted164 complaints1993: 7 complaints1994: 7 complaints1995: 12 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 91 complaints1999: 56 complaints2000: 45 complaints2001: 21 complaints2002: 15 complaints2003: 16 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 164 complaints2007: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Gs300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Lexus Gs300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting3521%
Engine2213%
Electrical System1610%
Transmission138%
Speed Control127%
Brakes117%
Steering106%
Fuel System95%
Other74%
Visibility & Wipers74%
Body & Structure74%
Tires & Wheels53%
Suspension32%
Latches & Locks32%
Seat Belts21%
Airbags21%

Does the 2006 Lexus Gs300 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V647000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2014 · 422,509 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

11V115000Speed ControlFebruary 24, 2011 · 19,647 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLASTIC PAD ON THE FLOOR CARPET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY REPLACED THE WIRES AND HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SINCE THEY COULD NOT VERIFY THE EXACT ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 15, 2008

“FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 1, 2017 · crash

“2006 LEXUS GS300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS SLOWLY DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, SHE STARTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 1, 2008 · crash

“FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 1, 2017 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND A WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 23, 2005 · crash

2006 Lexus Gs300 — common questions

Is the 2006 Lexus Gs300 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 164 complaints put the 2006 model at #1 of 19 Gs300 years. It is one of the Gs300 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2006 Gs300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are lighting (35 complaints), engine (22 complaints), electrical system (16 complaints).

Does the 2006 Lexus Gs300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Lexus Gs300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2006 Lexus Gs300 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Lexus Gs300 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs300 years to avoid are 2006, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Gs300 years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.