2006 Lexus IS

VIN: JTHCK262X65005583  |  2006  |  Toyota Motor Corporation  |  TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN

2006 Lexus IS — 2.5L 6 Cyl, 4x4, See owners manual. Sedan/Saloon.

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Safety & Recall Score: Caution

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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.

⚠ 7 recall campaigns (high) ⚠ 426 owner complaints (high) ⚠ No NHTSA crash-test rating available ⚠ 15+ year old vehicle ✓ VIN fully verified
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  • Type: PASSENGER CAR
  • Body: Sedan/Saloon
  • Plant: TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN
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NHTSA Recalls

7 Recall Campaigns
  • TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES....
  • TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY...
  • ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT...
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Owner Complaints

426 filed with NHTSA
  • TAKATA RECALL EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON 60 AND...
  • Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS...
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Fuel Economy

22 MPG Combined
  • City: 20 MPG
  • Hwy: 26 MPG
  • Combined: 22 MPG
  • Fuel: Gasoline

Vehicle Overview

VIN JTHCK262X65005583 Model Year 2006
Make Lexus Model IS
Series GSE20L/25L/21L
Body Style Sedan/Saloon Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Doors 4 Seats Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows Not reported by manufacturer Drive Type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type Gasoline Transmission See owners manual
Engine 2.5L 6 Cyl Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation
Plant Location TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN Country of Origin JAPAN

VIN Breakdown

Position 1 — WMI Region J → Japan
Position 2 — Manufacturer T → Toyota Motor Corporation
Position 3 — Vehicle Type H → PASSENGER CAR
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor CK262 → IS Not available
Position 9 — Check Digit X → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year 6 → 2006
Position 11 — Plant Code 5 → TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN
Positions 12–17 — Serial 005583 → Production sequence

Engine & Powertrain

Engine Model 4GR-FSE Engine Manufacturer Toyota
Cylinders 6 Cyl Displacement 2.5 L
Displacement CC 2499 Displacement CI 152.55936023683
Engine Config V-Shaped
Horsepower 236 hp
Valve Train Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Cooling System Water
Drive Type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type Primary Gasoline

Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact

Fuel Type Gasoline
Combined MPG 22 MPG
City MPG 20 MPG Hwy MPG 26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost $3,600 5-Yr Fuel Cost $18,000
CO₂ Emissions 404 g/mi Barrels/Year 13.52

Safety & Driver Assistance

ABS Not reported in manufacturer data ESC Not reported in manufacturer data
Traction Control Not reported in manufacturer data TPMS Not reported in manufacturer data
Forward Collision Warn Not reported in manufacturer data Lane Departure Warning Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System Not reported in manufacturer data Blind Spot Monitoring Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention Not reported in manufacturer data Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Cruise Control Not reported in manufacturer data Parking Assist Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support Not reported in manufacturer data Pedestrian AEB Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking Not reported in manufacturer data Auto Reverse System Not reported in manufacturer data
Daytime Running Lights Not reported in manufacturer data Adaptive Driving Beam Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition Not reported in manufacturer data Auto High Beams Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) Side Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) Knee Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat Belt Type Manual Pretensioner Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System Not reported in manufacturer data Steering Location Not reported in manufacturer data

Vehicle Dimensions & Weight

GVWR Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) Doors 4

Towing & Utility

GVWR Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Drive Type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Manufacturing & Identity

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Manufacturer ID 1057
Make ID 515 Model ID 2184
Plant Company Toyota Motor Corporation Plant City TAHARA
Plant State AICHI Plant Country JAPAN
Vehicle Descriptor JTHCK262*65 GVWR Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Recall & Safety Summary

Total Recalls 7 Recall Status Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns 7 recall campaigns identified VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Lexus dealer.

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$2,600–$4,100

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NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for this 2006 LEXUS IS. This is common for older, lower-volume, or recently-released vehicles that weren't included in NHTSA's crash-testing program.
09V388000 May 10, 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A...

Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE...

09V020000 Jan 16, 2009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL...

Risk: OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN...

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...

06V121000 Apr 13, 2006

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER) BECOME LOCKED, THEY MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO A COMPONENT OF THE EMERGENCY LOCKING SYSTEM. IF THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN THIS CONDITION, THE...

Risk: AN OCCUPANT NOT PROPERLY WEARING A SEAT BELT MAY HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

10V499000 Oct 21, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM...

Risk: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK...

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER...

11V029000 Jan 26, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY...

Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND IF A FUEL LEAK IS NOT CONFIRMED, DEALERS...

06V096000 Mar 4, 2006

AIR BAGS

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF...

Risk: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851,...

07V545000 Nov 28, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN CREATED IN TWO SPECIFIC FUEL PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMBINED WITH OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS IN FUEL, A CRACK MAY FORM OVER TIME LEADING...

Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO INVOLVED FUEL LINES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY...

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🔧 Service & Parts for this 2006 Lexus IS
$1,600/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr) $8,000
Maintenance (5yr) $7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA) $18,000
Depreciation (5yr est.) $1,845

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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 05/17/2018

TAKATA RECALL EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON 60 AND...

TAKATA RECALL EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON 60 AND ABOVE I SMELL GAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 04/30/2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS...

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and driving for two hours, it was discovered that there...

VISIBILITY/WIPER 04/20/2026

My dashboard is melting and I understand that there...

My dashboard is melting and I understand that there was a campaign to resolve this that ended in 2016. I bought the vehicle in 2019 and it has...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 02/19/2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS...

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that upon selling the vehicle, the new owner later informed the contact that it was...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 02/11/2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS...

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Lexus IS 250. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private seller. At the time...

POWER TRAIN 10/03/2025

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS 250. The...

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from underneath the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER 03/25/2025

The dashboard glares when it is sunny outside and...

The dashboard glares when it is sunny outside and at night when cars are driving past on the other side, this is a huge safety issue as it...

VISIBILITY/WIPER 03/24/2025

Under hot conditions the dashboard and door materials starts...

Under hot conditions the dashboard and door materials starts to become sticky and it becomes ultra shiny which reflects on the windshield and when the sun is up...

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Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 5,000 mi
Lexus recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Current
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded

This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.

Estimated depreciation for this 2006 LEXUS IS based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.

Now
$3,400
+1 yr
$3,000
-12%
+2 yr
$2,700
-22%
+3 yr
$2,300
-32%

Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.

Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.

Insurance
$1,600/yr
22%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
20%
Fuel/Energy
$3,600/yr
49%
Depreciation
$369/yr
5%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost $7,319/yr

National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.

9.1
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Rank #2 overall
18 issues / 100 vehicles
Lexus Reliability

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May 10, 2009
Jan 16, 2009
Apr 13, 2006
Oct 21, 2010
Jan 26, 2011
Mar 4, 2006
Nov 28, 2007
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$2,700–$4,500
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Front Tires
32 PSI (typical)
See door jamb
Rear Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires

Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.

❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Service AWD/4WD differential and transfer case fluids
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Lexus Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
4yr/50k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
6yr/70k
Has likely ended
Corrosion / Rust
6yr/unlimited
Has likely ended
Estimated from the model year only. Factory coverage runs from the vehicle's original sale date, which this report can't confirm, and mileage limits can end coverage sooner. Verify remaining coverage with a Lexus dealer using the VIN.
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What does VIN JTHCK262X65005583 decode to? +
VIN JTHCK262X65005583 decodes to a 2006 LEXUS IS, assembled in TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN.
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NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns associated with the 2006 LEXUS IS. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a LEXUS dealer with this VIN to check.
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A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a LEXUS dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
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Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2006 LEXUS IS is estimated at $2,600–$4,100. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2006 LEXUS IS gets approximately 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,600.

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