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2017 Lexus IS Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2017 Lexus IS with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (6) and the steering (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2016 has 2 and the 2018 has 3.

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FFar more problems than a typical IS year, for its age

#203 most complained-about 2017 vehicle

Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2017 Lexus IS problems

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No recalls for the 2017 Lexus IS

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Lexus IS. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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11 complaints about the 2017 Lexus IS

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

my 2017 Lexus IS 300. While the vehicle was parked and not involved in a collision or crash, the driver-side rear curtain/side airbag unexpectedly deployed/exploded. There was no impact or event that should have caused an airbag deployment. The deployment occurred with significant force and caused damage inside the vehicle. The force of the deployment caused the roof/headliner area to become damaged and warped, and debris was violently discharged into the passenger compartment. The event was unexpected and created a significant risk of injury to anyone who could have been inside or near the vehicle.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11768742
Airbags

Rear Driver side curtain air bag exploded while my car was parked. Happened around noon. It would have caused serious bodily injury to myself and passengers if we were in the vehicle.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11763511
Fuel system

I am unable to shut the engine off to pump fuel into the vehicle. The purge valve has been replaced, that maf sensor has been cleaned the leak detector pump has been changed. The vehicle will shut off and go into low power mode while driving on Highway, the idling is rough. The check engine light will not go off. The code is reading Po171.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11751475
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

The vehicle is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone HVAC system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the HVAC blend door actuator (servo motor), which is a known issue for this model year. This failure poses a safety risk as it can prevent proper defrosting and defogging of the windshield during inclement weather, obstructing driver visibility. Also should note While driving, the vehicle becomes excessively loud and behaves as if...

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it is stuck in the wrong gear, accompanied by a significant loss of engine power. An onboard diagnostic alert has indicated a malfunction in the electronic control of the engine throttle or automatic transmission. This 'limp mode' behavior creates a hazardous situation during highway driving or merging, as the vehicle cannot maintain speed or respond to throttle inputs, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11724450
Engine & coolingFuel system

I own a 2017 Lexus IS 200t that is experiencing fuel pump failure. Although I checked my VIN and confirmed there are no open recalls listed, the symptoms match the known fuel pump issues affecting other Lexus vehicles from similar model years. The only reason my vehicle is not included is because my VIN falls outside of the specific batch covered by the recall, even though 2016 and 2017 models share the same problem. Because I am experiencing the identical safety concerns reported in the recall - such as potential...

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engine stalling and loss of power - I believe my vehicle should be considered part of the affected group. It is not safe or fair that some 2017 models are excluded based solely on VIN range when the defect clearly exists in other units as well. My vehicle is showing the same failure and should be eligible for the same repair or recall coverage. If you'd like, I can also format this as an email, a letter to Lexus corporate, or a service request message.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11704536
Fuel system

I was driving my vehicle and then the entire car shut off going about 50 MPH causing the car to immediately stall. Nothing eventually worked making me have to push my car onto the side of the highway. Replaced the alternator and battery. Eventually got my car scanned and the issue I'm having is a fueling system problem. Did some research and my car 2017 IS350 f sport did eventually have that recall issue. The vehicle was not showing any problems before hand it just happened.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11651863
Fuel system

I have been having problems with hard starts, rough idle, engine dying. My vehicle is experiencing all the same reported issues as a recall issued for a fuel pump on my make/model. My VIN however, is not covered under the recall. I've contacted Lexus and they said that if enough people complained that they could make this fall under the recall. It only has problems at idle and upon acceleration. Once a decent speed is reached, I have no problems. This is intermittent. I've also taken it to a Toyota...

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dealership where they kept it for 2-3 days and could not figure out what the problem was, although they witnessed all the issues. I'm marking September as the date of the incident, but this has been ongoing since last year and currently giving issues.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11645663
SteeringFuel system

It was regular morning on memorial day and I had not used the car all weekend since I really dont drive unless it to and back from work. I started the engine like would any other day and the car began to shake out of nowhere. The check engine went off, the yield sign went off and the traction control went off. I thought maybe it was time to change my brakes because the dealership had recommended it. I changed my brakes and got new tires but the car still shook. I continued to drive like that to work because I had...

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no choice it shaked mostly on idle and I drove like that for a few days on Friday as I was coming back from work on the freeway the car shook in the freeway as I exit out the freeway the car felt almost if I couldn't pick up an speed and I got extremely scared with the cars flying by. I decided not to drive and take it to a nearby mechanic I thought maybe the spark plugs or coils might be the issue but after 3 days in the shop and replacing spark plugs he confirmed it was the direct fuel pump and possibly the fuel injector....my car is only used to drive to and back from work and only has 58k miles. I believe this is a default manufacturer part and I need help recalling this particular part on my vehicle.

Filed Incident Steering · Unknown or other · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11592313
Electrical systemBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS 200t. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rain, water leaked into the dashboard causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was determined to be a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · StructureNHTSA 11583922
Other & unknown

Odometer rolled back by Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL. All parties involved have provided title paperwork, except Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11582634
Steering

When driving on the highway for about 45 mins the steering will feel sticky or "lock up" and make changing lanes very hard. The steering wheel will be hard to move, and you have to "break free" which causes a very sharp lane change that you have to recorrect. This is not safe, others have reported the same issues on forums.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11554486

Lexus IS: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20212010-D
20207000Fuel systemF
20192000Visibility & wipersB
20183000Body, doors & structureB
201711000Fuel systemF
20162000Fuel systemA
20159000Electrical systemD
201412010Electrical systemF
All IS years

2017 Lexus IS vs rivals

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Questions about the 2017 Lexus IS

Does the 2017 Lexus IS have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Lexus IS right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus IS?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (6), steering (2), airbags (2).

How many complaints has the 2017 Lexus IS had?

11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 10, 2023 and the latest on October 3, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2017 Lexus IS a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Lexus IS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2017 Lexus IS has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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