2017 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2017 Lexus RX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Lexus RX has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other RX 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 RX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
3 months before the accident the power steering light came on twice and went off. The day of the accident the brake light came on when I started the car that day. It disappeared when I was put in drive. I was entering onto the highway to merge with the traffic. Another car waiting for the light to…
1. Engine timing cover leaking 2. Oil could leak out emptying which could cause the engine to stop working at any given time 3. Problem has been confirmed by Hennessy Lexus dealership in Duluth, GA but they will not fix it. 4. Vehicle has been inspected by the dealership 5. No signs, I found out…
My car has an oil leak from the timing chain cover gasket that was discovered by an independent mechanic at 37,465 miles. The dealer confirmed the leak on June 14, 2024 during a recall replacement of the fuel pump. The repair is very expensive and the car is no longer under warranty. This is the…
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