NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2006 Lexus LX470, 2 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS LX470.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2017-08-31. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-05. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-07-29. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 DISCONNE (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
78 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 30 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 15 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| VISIBILITY | 6 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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| TIRES | 4 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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10214355
Date: 2022-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
10209023
Date: 2022-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
TSB: 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 guideline
10207945
Date: 2022-01-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES, WHEELS.
POL: 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 o
10179601
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
TSB: 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
10179697
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: 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
10177780
Date: 2020-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
TSB: 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
10177783
Date: 2020-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
10176283
Date: 2020-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
10174888
Date: 2020-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: 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 bulleti
10174889
Date: 2020-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates