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2017 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RX, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints). It is 7th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints.

Complaints47
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported0
Injuries reported7

Most common 2017 Lexus RX problems

  1. Other or unspecified

    14 complaints · 30%

  2. Engine

    10 complaints · 21%

  3. Brakes

    9 complaints · 19%

    The contact owns a 2017 Lexus rx450h. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake actuator assembly, bleeder plug cap, brake…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 59,380 miles

  4. Driver assistance

    4 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning, assist.

  5. Electrical

    3 complaints · 6%

  6. Fuel system

    3 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: delivery.

    The contact owns a 2017 Lexus rx350. The contact stated that prior to starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor on the exterior of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the odor was inside the vehicle. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 73,403 miles

  7. Air bags

    3 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

    The contact owned a 2017 Lexus rx350. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on the highway, another vehicle that lost control and crashed into the contact's front and side of the vehicle. The driver's front air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered minor injuries to the face from the glass front windshield, a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 30,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2017 Lexus RX

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus RX?
By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (14 complaints); engine (10 complaints); brakes (9 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
It is 7th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints, with 47 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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