repaired · 2018 Q4
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Lexus ES350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2017 Lexus ES350, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-415 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Lexus ES350 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Visibility/wiper
3Structure
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Seats
55 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Lexus ES350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other ES350 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 ES350 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Lexus ES350 safety ratings
2017 Lexus ES350 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What ES350 owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REAR TINTED INSIDE THE GLASS WINDOW HAS BUBBLES AND SMEARED ADHESIVE ACROSS GLASS CAUSING IT HARD TO VIEW WHAT IS BEHIND ME. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT HAPPENS I BOUGHT THE CAR ON NOVEMBER 16, 2016. MOST OF THE TIME THE CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIME IN THE LAST WEEK OF…
UPON APPROACHING MY CAR, IN A CONTROLLED PARKING LOT (CAR IS STATIONARY), I NOTICED THE REAR PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED. SUNROOF SHOWS DEFECTIVE BUBBLE, AND OUTER-EDGES APPEAR TO HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND. INVESTIGATION OF THE AREA AROUND THE CAR SHOWS NO…
THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN (OR NOISE) OF ANY ROCK HITTING WINDSHIELD AS I PARKED THE CAR IN SUN. WHEN I CAME BACK TO PARKING, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND THE CRACK EXTENDED IN LENGTH AS I DROVE. IT COSTS ME $500 IN INSURANCE…
Own a 2017 ES350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.