2006 Lexus GS430

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes3
2. Suspension2
3. Steering2
4. Vehicle speed control2
5. Structure1
6. Tires1
7. Electrical system1
8. Wheels1
9. Electronic stability control (esc)1
10. Engine1

Latest complaints

• Sep 3, 2019CA
  Service brakes

  All lexus are having ABS actuator problem. All lexus should be recall

• Jun 12, 2019FL151,000 miCrash
  Tires
  TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus GX43, equipped with nexen tires n5000 245/40/r18 XL. When the traffic light changed to green and traveling approximately 15 mph, the passenger side front tire blew up. The contact lost control of the vehicle and went over a sidewalk and damaged the rear passenger…

  TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus GX43, equipped with nexen tires n5000 245/40/r18 XL. When the traffic light changed to green and traveling approximately 15 mph, the passenger side front tire blew up. The contact lost control of the vehicle and went over a sidewalk and damaged the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was driven to the dealer lexus of winter park, 305 n semoran blvd, winter park, fl 32792, they replaced the front and rear passenger side tires. The tires were aftermarket items, they were not oem. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 151,000.

• Apr 2, 2019TX200,000 miFire
  Electrical system · Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs430. After the vehicle was driven and parked for approximately 10-15 minutes, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by a friend. The fire department was not notified. The contact stated that the fire may have originated from…

  TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs430. After the vehicle was driven and parked for approximately 10-15 minutes, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by a friend. The fire department was not notified. The contact stated that the fire may have originated from the battery compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

• Mar 24, 2017FL
  Structure › Body
  Door hinge on vehicle looks to have manufacture problem but I do not see a recall for this issue it IS break through the metal and creating a hole and may need to be welded of some sort or a new door. I purchased this vehicle from lexus in ft myers florida around two years ago and the door has…

  Door hinge on vehicle looks to have manufacture problem but I do not see a recall for this issue it IS break through the metal and creating a hole and may need to be welded of some sort or a new door. I purchased this vehicle from lexus in ft myers florida around two years ago and the door has always hard a ruff close to it. Recently ive noticed it getting harder and harder to close. And when I looked to see where the issue was it seems to be the hinge. I brought this up to the dealer the first week I bought the vehicle and they said it may just need to be opened and closed a few times since its been on the lot for a bit. But that IS not the case. I would really appreciate some type of resolution as ive never had any complaints but feel this could not have been wear and tear and seems to be a manufacture issue. and its only on one hinge of the two on the door. So no way this could have been something created or done by myself or any previous owners. The door IS starting to hang and bottom IS pushed out a bit so its unalined. I love my vehicle and hope that I could get some assistance.

• Apr 5, 2016SC106,000 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes · Wheels
  My check pcs and vbs lights came on and went off. I continue to drive and my breaks worked fine for a week. Driving home on a side street crossing a bridge and a piercing beep came on and would not go off. I think that was an indicator ro pull off the road. I took my foot off the accelerator and…

  My check pcs and vbs lights came on and went off. I continue to drive and my breaks worked fine for a week. Driving home on a side street crossing a bridge and a piercing beep came on and would not go off. I think that was an indicator ro pull off the road. I took my foot off the accelerator and slowly guided to side of bridge and called my husband. I had a diagnostics and was told that IS ABS accelerator and that and the part IS $2500 without labor. This IS a safety hazard that my brakes gave out and should be on the recall list. My car IS 2006 gs430 with 106,000 miles.

• Oct 1, 2015IL21,000 miCrash
  Service brakes · Steering · Vehicle speed control
  TL* the contact owned a 2006 lexus gs430. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact drove through a small puddle of water. The vehicle accelerated and the contact was unable to control the steering. The brake pedal was stiff and the contact could not steer or brake to control the vehicle. The…

  TL* the contact owned a 2006 lexus gs430. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact drove through a small puddle of water. The vehicle accelerated and the contact was unable to control the steering. The brake pedal was stiff and the contact could not steer or brake to control the vehicle. The contact crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 21,000.

• Mar 16, 2010AZ24,000 mi
  Vehicle speed control

  Front right wheel makes loud banging sound. Started when the car had about 70,000 miles on it. Then came a horrible squeaking sound. This occurs constantly when driving and especially when turning the wheel. I replaced the lower control arm bushing in june. They were completely gone and made the wheels have a lot of play . The noise went away for about 3 months and IS now back louder than ever.

• Mar 15, 2010CA49,000 mi
  Steering › Rack and pinion
  Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs430. The contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate violently. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that he would give the contact new rims. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires. The contact…

  Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs430. The contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate violently. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that he would give the contact new rims. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the tires. The contact later advised the dealer that the steering rack malfunctioned. The dealer agreed to repair the steering failure; however, refused to replace the tires. The manufacturer has not been informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 49000 and the current mileage was 75000.

• Feb 17, 2009MD35,000 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  Re:lexus gs430 dear sir/madam: I bought the above referenced automobile in july 2008 from pohanka lexus, chantilly, virginia. last saturday, I brought it to the dealer for the second time to fix the squealing brakes. I was told that lexus IS working on the problem but no solution IS…

  Re:lexus gs430 dear sir/madam: I bought the above referenced automobile in july 2008 from pohanka lexus, chantilly, virginia. last saturday, I brought it to the dealer for the second time to fix the squealing brakes. I was told that lexus IS working on the problem but no solution IS available for me at this time. on sept 27, I was told that they could not duplicate the problem. I thought that this concern was unique to my car, but this clearly IS not the case according to club lexus. see attached. can you please tell me how you propose to make this awful noise go away? my patience IS wearing thin. I would like to pursue this with another dealer at this point since pohanka have no credibility remaining. thank you. *Tr

• Dec 5, 2008AZ17,000 mi
  Suspension › Front
  I have a 2006 lexus GS 430 with 17500 miles. when rotating tires at 8000 miles I noticed unusual wear on the inside edge of the front tires. I had the dealership check the alignment. at 17000 miles the wear on the inside edge continued and was a serious safety risk. the wear IS difficult to see…

  I have a 2006 lexus GS 430 with 17500 miles. when rotating tires at 8000 miles I noticed unusual wear on the inside edge of the front tires. I had the dealership check the alignment. at 17000 miles the wear on the inside edge continued and was a serious safety risk. the wear IS difficult to see as it IS on the inside edge of the tire and only noticeable with the tire removed on wheel turned full left or right. the wear resembles a groove or channel wearing on the inside edge of the contact patch on the tire. discount tire inspected the tires and concluded camber wear. this was reported to yokohama who replaced all four tires. lexus refused to acknowledge any problem and stand firm with a position of normal wear. this IS a serious risk as the wear in not easily seen and poses a risk of tire failure at high speed. I feel there might be a design flaw in the suspension, steering, or alignment. *Tr

• Sep 12, 2008VA19,838 mi
  Suspension
  Premature tire wear on 2006 lexus gs430. inside shoulder of each tire prematurely wears in a "scalloping" fashion. dealership IS aware of the issue, says it IS due to the sport suspension and it happens on all their "sporty" models. dealership concedes that proper rotation, balance and alignment…

  Premature tire wear on 2006 lexus gs430. inside shoulder of each tire prematurely wears in a "scalloping" fashion. dealership IS aware of the issue, says it IS due to the sport suspension and it happens on all their "sporty" models. dealership concedes that proper rotation, balance and alignment maintenance does not correct the issue. I was told by the dealership that 20,000 miles on any tire IS what should be the expected tire life. therefore there seems to be no correction for the failure offered, at anyone's expense. primary safety risk IS due to the location of the premature wear, which IS not easily visible (inside shoulder of each tire). there are numerous bulletin boards online, including on the lexusowners website, which confirm that this IS a widespread issue with the engineering of the suspension on many lexus models. *Tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 10210374TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
• 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
• 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
• 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
• 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
• 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 10205340HVAC Odor Maintenance
• 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
• 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
• 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
• 10205297World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
• 10204556TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.
• 10179697TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
• 10179601TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
• 10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
• 10177780TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.
• 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10173987TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave radar sensor and reflector height before performing beam axis adjustment.
• 10172827TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10172825TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10134412Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. The Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by the Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years from the date of first use or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134411Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134410Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134409Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134408Region email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134398TSB: Some applicable Lexus vehicle models may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC message is displayed. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1391, C1252, C1253, or C1256 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake fluid leak inside the brake actuator. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10133926In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
• 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
• 10133914Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133910When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10133866Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
• 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10132902TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10132778TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
• 10132777TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.

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