2006 Lexus IS 250 air bags problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Lexus IS 250 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light activated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the air bag sensor on the driver's side needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2022
“Takata recall: the recall should most definitely included the airbag wiring harness, I had no issues with my airbag light until I place my car back in the shop to get the recall a day later the airbag light came on and will not go out. I took it back to lexus and they notified me that the it had…”
filed Apr 22, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously…Campaign 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
Related service bulletins
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program…
22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022TSB: 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…
L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2022
Air Bags problems in other IS 250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 IS 250 | 8 | 23% |
| 2011 IS 250 | 20 | 67% |
| 2010 IS 250 | 26 | 65% |
| 2009 IS 250 | 20 | 42% |
| 2008 IS 250 | 38 | 30% |
| 2007 IS 250 | 52 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus IS 250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.