2006 Lexus IS engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Lexus IS — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle is burning engine oil at an increasingly severe rate, with the manual stating that burning 1.1 quarts every 600 miles is normal. This consumption is excessive given the 5.5-quart capacity and the requirement for expensive full synthetic oil, causing frequent and costly top-offs. This…”
filed Dec 24, 2024
“This is happening on the lexus is250 as while as the 350 the loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350…”
filed Jul 24, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V020000 · Jan 16, 2009
Engine problems in other IS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 IS | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 IS | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 IS | 22 | 22% |
| 2007 IS | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus IS
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.