2006 LEXUS LX470 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 LEXUS LX470 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports often address safety-related issues primarily connected to the air bag system and steering components.
Five recalls have been issued for this model, affecting steering and various air bag systems. These recalls address defects that could impact driver safety and require dealer repairs at no cost to the owner.
Recalls- Steering shaft defect. NHTSA recall 10V346000 affects 39,159 vehicles. The steering shaft snap ring may disengage after severe front wheel impact, risking steering disconnection and loss of control. Dealers replace the snap ring and add a component to prevent shaft separation free of charge.
- Side curtain air bag malfunction. Recall 16V065000 covers 320,409 vehicles. Air bag control modules may deploy side curtain-shield air bags unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Dealers reprogram the control module with improved software at no charge.
- Front passenger air bag issue. Included in recall 17V548000 with 21 vehicles affected. The air bag installed may not meet federal safety standards and could fail to deploy properly during a crash. Dealers replace the passenger air bag assembly free of charge.
- Driver side air bag defect. Also part of recall 17V548000 for 21 vehicles. The driver air bag may not comply with safety requirements and might not deploy correctly in collisions. Dealers replace the driver air bag assembly free of charge.
- Front air bag non-compliance. Included in recall 17V548000, 21 vehicles impacted. Air bags may not perform as intended during a crash due to incorrect components. Dealers provide replacements of the affected front air bag assemblies at no cost.
2006 LEXUS LX470 Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
359589
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 LEXUS LX470
21 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2006 LEXUS LX470
320409 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
2006 LEXUS LX470
39159 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.