2017 Lexus ESProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Lexus ES, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 Lexus ES has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Lexus ES recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other ES year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What ES owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have purchased two Lexus ES350s--a 2007 and a 2017. Both cars have been serviced at Lexus of Atlanta and both have had transmission failure. On August 28, 2025, after my car passed emissions and had just been serviced a month prior at the dealership, my car abruptly jumped and stalled, and the…
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