2006 Lexus RX Problems

From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed

There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have

From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed

The power steering and hybrid system failed and vehicle completely stopped in middle of busy freeway with no prior warnings or issues before. The safety of my son and I, and others around me during the abrupt stop of the engine. I could not move out of way. The vehicle has been serviced for this exact issue during a recall campaign lasting from 2011 to 2014. Ten years later and it is still happening! There were NO warning lamps or messages or symptoms prior to this failure. It just passed vehicle inspections for the year

Brake system sets a high tone pitch indicating failure accompanied by all Brake, ABS, PS, Traction Control Lights. This is an know failure for Hybrid systems. It can occur completely random, while driving without notice. Complete brake pressure is lost with exception of a hard feel to the pedal that allows some incomplete breaking to occur and can also cause locking of the brakes at slower speeds. We replaced The brake actuator as recommended with factory new in March of 2024 Started much earlier. Problem has returned Summer of 2025.

Brake calipers continuously seize up making vehicle unsafe to drive

After adding gasoline to the tank, gasoline begins dripping from the left rear of the vehicle to the rear of the left rear wheel well. This happens even if the tank is only filled to 2/3 of a tank. I have stopped filling up since when the tank is filled up a LARGE amount of gasoline leaks out onto the ground. FIRE HAZARD while parked or driving. I have seen HUNDREDS of reports of this problem reported online.

I am financing a 2006 Lexus rx400h hybrid and the other day I went out to start it up and the light and everything came on but would not display ready and would not start. Check hybrid system with red triangle was on dash display along with several other warning lights, also when I put the key in the ignition it will release in the ACC position. Where I am purchasing the vehicle will not fix it saying my Vin is not part of the recall list and the lexus dealership to me it was to late to have the recalled parts replaced for free. What do I do?

The power steering and hybrid system failed and vehicle completely stopped in middle of busy freeway with no prior warnings or issues before. The safety of my son and I, and others around me during the abrupt stop of the engine. I could not move out of way. The vehicle has been serviced for this exact issue during a recall campaign lasting from 2011 to 2014. Ten years later and it is still happening! There were NO warning lamps or messages or symptoms prior to this failure. It just passed vehicle inspections for the year

The Rack and pinion is leaking and needs to be replaced causing the steering to lock

2006 Lexus RX 400h didn't stop even after breaks were applied, it did continue to move forward and slowly push another car for about 15 feet until another car hit a pile of dirt.

Dear manager: I have this 2006 LEXUS RX400H which has CHECK VSC SYSTEM and CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM problems. When I was driving on the highway, the cruise control button is unable to turn on, when at speed of 65 MPH it will suddenly stall in the middle of the road and the READY light will be off and the vehicle has to be stopped by the emergency lane which is REALLY DANGEROUS. I have searched online and found out there were many complains about this issue and LEXUS issued a recall for this type of car and the dealer can change the inverter and ICM free of charge. This recall link is as follows: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2011/RCONL-11V342-6633.pdf So tonight I am sending this message to see if you can help me to solve this problem.

My car exploded- huge fire. I was not driving- it had been parked. The fire marshal indicated that it was an electrical problem located near the battery. There we no indicators of any issues. I only had liability on the car- so i am out of luck. but the NYFD inspected. It happened on Wednesday 9/29/21. Was inspected on 9/30.

EARLIER THIS YEAR I NOTICED CRACKS SHOWING UP AROUND MY IGNITION, THOSE CRACKS HAVE SPREAD UP TO THE TOP OF THE DASH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. NOW, THERE ARE CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE LEADING UP TO AND AROUND THE AIRBAG. JUST THIS WEEK, I NOTICED THE DASH IS STARTING TO GET TACKY AND DUST IS STARTING TO STICK TO IT. I AM BEGINNING TO BE CONCERNED. ABOUT THE SAFETY AS IT APPEARS THE DASH IS DETERIORATING MORE AND MORE AS THE DAYS GO BY AND AM CONCERNED FOR ANYONE RIDING WITH ME. I UNDERSTAND LEXUS HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOMETIME BUT HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT THE DEFECTIVE DASHES. *TR

THE HEAT CONTROL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO STAY ON LAST WEEK. I BELIEVE I NOW SMELL A CHEMICAL ODOR ISSUING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, AND MY SEAT WARMER LIGHT WOULDN'T TURN OFF. THE SEAT KEPT GETTING HOTTER TO THE POINT IT WAS UNCOMFORTABLY HOT. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ONLY 5 MI AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL THE BURNING. DURING THAT TIME, THE PLASTIC UNDER MY SEAT BUBBLED AND WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF CATCHING FIRE ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC. THE PREVIOUS MORNING I DROVE INTO BOSTON AND WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC FOR AND HOUR AND 45 MINUTES. HAD THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ONE DAY EARLIER, I HAVE NO DOUBT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE UNDER MY SEAT. *TR

There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have

This vehicle seems to have a well-documented problem with water intrusion that damages the ECU and hybrid battery. The 2006 and 2007 RX400h has the HV battery located under the seat, which is the low spot in the rear section of the car. If water is spilled or the body has a water leak, the water will pool at the center of the battery. Lexus considered this, and added a drain under the battery, but the drain has a filter, presumably to keep insects out, and the filter is easily clogged. This, coupled with a pattern problem of split body seams near the rear hatch strut mount causing a water leak in the rear of the car, has created isolation faults in many of the RX400h SUVs. The condition presents as warnings on the instrument cluster and a no-start condition where the vehicle is inoperable. A search for "lexus ECU water intrusion" brings up my vehicle's exact model and year so this is well-documented.

I BOUGHT A LEXUS RX400H BACK IN 2013-2014 AND RECENTLY MY CAR EXPERIENCE SOME SERIOUS ISSUES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO TAKE MY SON TO HIS FOOTBALL GAME MY ABS SYSTEM COMPLETELY WENT OUT ON ME ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. I RECENTLY WENT TO LEXUS TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY ACTUATOR. I ASK LEXUS ABOUT A RECALL I WAS INFORMED OF BACK IN 2016-2017 FOR ACTUATOR AND THEY STATED IT NEVER WAS A RECALLED. SINCE I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED AND ONLY HEARD ABOUT IT FROM ANOTHER LEXUS MECHANIC I ASK HIM FOR DOCUMENTS AND HE TRIED TO THROW AWAY THE PAPER THAT SHOWED MY CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE ACTUATOR, MELTING DASH BOARD AND ECONOMIC LOSS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. I NEED HELP FIGURING OUT WHAT I CAN DO TO GET LEXUS TO HONOR THE SAFETY RECALLS ON MY CAR.

CRACKED DASHBOARD ISSUE (AS PER THE SO-CALLED WARRANTY ISSUE PER CSC-10057809-9406). 10-MONTHS AGO I WAS PROMISED PARTS BY LEXUS OF MONTEREY, CA, AND, I'VE SINCE CONTACTED THEM FIVE OR MORE TIMES...NO PARTS ARE FORTHCOMING. THE LEXUS REGIONAL MANAGER OFFERS NO HELP. WHAT CAN I DO?

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds in a parking area, the ABS warning light illuminated. Upon returning and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle had electrical power but failed to start. The check hybrid system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V396000 (Hybrid Propulsion System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 227,500.