The 2006 Lexus Gx470 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 320,409 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS16V0650002016-02-05320,409 affected
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…
Consequence
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
8
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
2crashes1injuries
ENGINE
3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
STRUCTURE
3
POWER TRAIN
2
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
Total complaints38
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to merge onto the highway, the vehicle did not accelerate past 50 mph. In addition, the check engine, vehicle stability control, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued…”
“Secondary air injection system pump stuck off bank1 code p2445. This issue is a common problem for lexus gx-470. Lexus extended warranty for repairs. However, the number of complaints from people warrants a recall. This malfunction is manufacturer's fault. The cost to repair at the dealer is…”
“Secondary air injection system pump stuck off bank1 code p2445. This issue is a common problem for lexus gx-470. Lexus extended warranty for repairs. However, the number of complaints from people warrants a recall. This malfunction is manufacturer's fault. The cost to repair at the dealer is…”
“Secondary air injection system pump stuck off bank1 code p2445. This issue is a common problem for lexus gx-470. Lexus extended warranty for repairs. However, the number of complaints from people warrants a recall. This malfunction is manufacturer's fault. The cost to repair at the dealer is…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle moved around in a circular motion. Whenever the vehicle drove over bumps in the road, the body turned with no control. The vehicle was currently parked at the contact's spouse's home. The contact called…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. The contact stated that the body of the vehicle moved around in a circular motion. Whenever the vehicle drove over bumps in the road, the body turned with no control. The vehicle was currently parked at the contact's spouse's home. The contact called…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Lexus Gx470 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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