2006 Lexus RX Hybrid structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle dash has developed premature cracks, and is shining and sticky. Lexus claims this is only a cosmetic issue however the dash is an integral part of the vehicle and with the dash deteriorating the foam padding is harding creating a safety issue in event of crash. Lexus has admitted to the…”
filed Feb 26, 2018
“Dashboard has developed cracks in 2017 and am told there was a recall. Contacted lexus and was told that the recall has ended. I never received notification of recall. Lexus is refusing to honor the recall.”
filed Jan 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 15, 2025Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 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…
L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 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…
L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2024
Structure problems in other RX Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 8 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
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.