2006 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (17.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that closed with a recall campaign (22V063000).
Electrical System complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 · 17.5% | Investigation closed | DP22005 → recall 22V063000 · RQ10003 → recall 11V112000 · RQ10003 → recall 11V113000 · RQ10003 → recall 11V115000 |
| Service Brakes | 19 · 12.3% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 · 10.4% | Investigation closed | RQ10003 → recall 11V112000 · RQ10003 → recall 11V113000 · RQ10003 → recall 11V115000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 · 10.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 15 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 13 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 154 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.”NHTSA complaint 11083253 — filed 04/04/2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED…”NHTSA complaint 10873080 — filed 06/07/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.”NHTSA complaint 10838905 — filed 02/29/2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 27 of 154 NHTSA complaints (17.5%), followed by service brakes (19), vehicle speed control (16), service brakes, hydraulic (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
