2006 Lexus RX Hybrid: recalls and complaints

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• 13V3960004 Sep 2013Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
• 11V5390009 Nov 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 11V34200029 Jun 2011Electrical System
• 11V11200024 Feb 2011Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 06V25300013 Jul 2006Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

1. 13V396000Received 4 Sep 2013. 133,081 units.

   Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number DLF, D0M. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2013.

2. 11V539000Received 9 Nov 2011. 420,326 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Dec 2011.

3. 11V342000Received 29 Jun 2011. 82,273 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 highlander hybrid and lexus rx400h passenger cars manufactured from february 16, 2005, through august 30, 2006. A module inside the inverter module may contain inadequately soldered transistors that during high-load driving, may be damaged by heat caused by the large current. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota/lexus mailed an interim owner notification on july 19, 2011 to advise owners of this recall and the fact that they will receive a future notice when parts become available to complete repairs. Toyota dealers will inspect the hybrid inverter production number to determine whether the inverter contains suspect transistors and replace the module free of charge. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jan 2012.

4. 11V112000Received 24 Feb 2011. 769,379 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may 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 vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number BOA/BLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2011.

5. 06V253000Received 13 Jul 2006. 367,594 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

   Report filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 6LD 60F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2006.

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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. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

15

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

8

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

6 Mar 2023

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. 20041
2. 20051
3. 20065
4. 20073
5. 20081
6. 20101
7. 20110
8. 20120
9. 20130
10. 20140
11. 20150
12. 20162
13. 20170
14. 20180
15. 20190
16. 20201
17. 20211
18. 20232
19. 20243
20. 20252
21. 20261

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 RX Hybrid?

1,772,653 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

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

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Lexus RX Hybrid, model years 2004 to 2026. 5 of them name the 2006 model year.

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

Electrical System: 29 of 214 component mentions, or 135.5 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 109.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.