Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Lincoln ls. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver side air bag suddenly deployed. The contact sustained arm injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the cause of failure could not be determined. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure…
2006 Lincoln LS airbags problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Lincoln LS, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
We are a dealer in sunnyvale, ca and we have a 2006 Lincoln ls sport in our inventory. The vehicle was parked in our lot on a typical sunny day with no one inside or around the vehicle when for no apparent reason the passenger side air bags deployed. We ran the VIN number on carfax and the official website for Lincoln but there were no recalls or service bulletins for the vehicle. We searched…
Driver side curtain air bag deployed for no apparent reason. Traveling east on I-94, in milwaukee, wi, about 9200 east. Conditions: 12:45 pm, 37 degrees, light rain. We had been driving about 20 minutes. Engine was completely warm. No alcohol was involved. Driver suffered a shoulder injury from the force of the airbag, but refused treatment. Driver managed to retain control and pulled over…
In a severe crash where my 2006 lincln ls airbags did not deploy. The passenger airbag opened after the fact but the driver airbag or side airbags did not deploy. I had severe crush damage to the front of the vehicle as well as the undercarriage.
Had airbags trouble with your 2006 Lincoln LS?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Lincoln LS?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 69,463 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Lincoln/LS.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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