repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2017 Lexus RX350, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Lexus RX350 has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
6Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility/wiper
3Forward collision avoidance
106 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 10 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Lexus RX350 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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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 RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2017 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PULLED INTO HOTEL PARKING LOT AT 11:05AM (PERFECT WEATHER - PARKING LOT EMPTY) AND,AFTER TURNING INTO THE PARKING SPOT AT A SLOW SPEED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE SIDE OF THE HOTEL. THE BUILDING WASN'T DAMAGED, BUT THE CAR HAD SERIOUS FRONTAL DAMAGE. THE HOTEL MANAGER DIDN'T CALL THE…
SOMETIMES WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT DEPRESS, I GET A MESSAGE THAT SAYS “BRAKE POWER LOW”, AND THE CAR WON’T START. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2017 RXS FOR AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BRAKE BOOSTER, BUT IT DOESN’T COVER THIS VIN. FROM READING ABOUT SIMILAR…
THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AND IT REDUCED SPEED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AHEAD OF ME BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO MY BRAKING. MY VEHICLE SLID INTO OTHER VEHICLE AT 6.8 MPH (SEE ATTACHED REPORT). I TRIED TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO MY…
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