2006 Lexus RX350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Lexus RX350 has a complaint index of 6, zero NHTSA complaints on file, and just one recall involving a floor carpet cover clip. Among 19 model years, it ranks 18th worst, meaning it is one of the lowest-complaint years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #18 of 19 RX350 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2006 Lexus RX350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2006 Lexus RX350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
2006 compared with other RX350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Lexus RX350 reliable?
- NHTSA lists zero complaints and a complaint index of 6 for the 2006 RX350, ranking 18th worst out of 19 model years, which points to very few reported problems compared to other RX350 years.
- Does the 2006 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 11V112000) covers a floor carpet cover retention clip that could interfere with the accelerator pedal. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Lexus RX350 should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2013 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2010 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2006 model year is not flagged as Avoid.
- How does the 2006 RX350 compare to newer RX350 years?
- The 2006 model's complaint index of 6 is far lower than later years like 2007 (94) and 2010 (100), though newer years such as 2020 (index 17, Best verdict) also rank very low.