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2006 Lexus ES Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Lexus ES has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Lexus ES. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Lexus ES owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus ES, describing incidents dated August 2, 2010 to August 6, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 7 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11385440 · Filed

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG APPEARS TO BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE DASH. IT SEEMS THAT IT MAY DEPLOY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THIS DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO ME AS MY FAMILY RIDES IN THE CAR WITH ME.

  • ODI #11270375 · Filed

    THE AIRBAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKED AND LOOKS AS IF IT IS GOING TO POP. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD.

  • ODI #11242884 · Filed

    THE AIRBAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR IS STARTING TO CRACK AND LIFT,SEEMS LIKE PRESSURE IS CAUSING THE LIFT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS OLD. COMPARED IT TO AN ES300, THE AIR BAG DEFINITELY HAS STARTED TO LIFT.

Read all 12 complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Lexus ES as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus ES at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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