Lexus · ES · 2017
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The 2017 Lexus ES has 1 recall and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: exterior lighting (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2017 Lexus ES page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is exterior lighting with 1 reported complaint.
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Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
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Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
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Rollover Resistance
11.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Remedy Status
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.
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 ...
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The automatic headlights are giving me issues and not wanting to come on and off properly along with the auto high beams
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The 2017 Lexus ES has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Lexus ES.
The 2017 Lexus ES received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Lexus ES are exterior lighting (1 reports), engine (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2017 Lexus ES. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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