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2006 Lexus GS300 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 4.4× the fleet median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
124Complaints
2Recalls
9Crashes
1Fires
6Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (26.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 4.4× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting33 · 26.6%not available
Engine18 · 14.5%not available
Power Train12 · 9.7%not available
Electrical System10 · 8.1%not available
Vehicle Speed Control10 · 8.1%RecalledRecall 11V115000
Steering10 · 8.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE18 · 14.5%
POWER TRAIN12 · 9.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 8.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 8.1%
STEERING10 · 8.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 · 6.5%
Unspecified / other7 · 5.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5 · 4%
TIRES4 · 3.2%

Percentages are the share of the 124 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 14V647000 · 2014 · reported 10/15/2014

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

NHTSA campaign 11V115000 · 2011 · reported 02/24/2011

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 IN THE USA THERE IS NO SIDE INDICATORS TO LET OTHER DRIVERS KNOW YOUR GONNA MAKE A TURN. IN…”NHTSA complaint 10993547 — filed 06/06/2017 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“I'M HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I TURN THEM ON, USUALLY MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT GOES…”NHTSA complaint 10943954 — filed 01/09/2017 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) TURNED OFF AND I WAS DRIVING WITH ONE LIGHT ALL…”NHTSA complaint 10919881 — filed 10/28/2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

32005682007582009201820111682013512201522820171962019

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS300?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 33 of 124 NHTSA complaints (26.6%), followed by engine (18), power train (12), electrical system (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2006 Lexus GS300 have?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2006 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V647000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Lexus GS300's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.