2006 Lexus GS: recalls and complaints

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• 11V02900026 Jan 2011Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
• 10V49900021 Oct 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
• 09V02000016 Jan 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
• 07V54500028 Nov 2007Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 06V12100013 Apr 2006Seat Belts / Front
• 06V0960003 Apr 2006Air Bags

1. 11V029000Received 26 Jan 2011. 244,779 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Mar 2011.

2. 10V499000Received 21 Oct 2010. 728,544 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2010.

3. 09V020000Received 16 Jan 2009. 214,570 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 9LA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jan 2009.

4. 07V545000Received 28 Nov 2007. 34,343 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2007. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 7LC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2007.

5. 06V121000Received 13 Apr 2006. 28,947 units.

   Seat Belts / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2006.

6. 06V096000Received 3 Apr 2006. 133 units.

   Air Bags

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 60B 6LB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 13.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

27 Dec 2017

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19950
2. 19960
3. 19980
4. 19990
5. 20010
6. 20020
7. 20030
8. 20040
9. 20066
10. 20072
11. 20080
12. 20090
13. 20100
14. 20110
15. 20120
16. 20161
17. 20171
18. 20181
19. 20191
20. 20201

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Lexus GS?

1,251,316 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Lexus GS have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Lexus GS, model years 1995 to 2020. 6 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Lexus GS name most often?

Exterior Lighting: 6 of 29 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Lexus GS open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.