Lexus · IS · 2017
2017 Lexus IS
0
Recalls
8
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Lexus IS has no recalls and 8 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: fuel/propulsion system (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Lexus IS 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 fuel/propulsion system with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Lexus IS currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 8 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are fuel/propulsion system (2), unknown or other (1), electrical system,structure (1).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Lexus IS
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 8
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
8 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2026
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 fa...
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ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2025
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 in...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2025
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 issu...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2024
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 enou...
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STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 31, 2024
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 an...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Mar 15, 2024
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. Th...
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STEERING
Apr 25, 2022
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...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 1, 2020
Odometer rolled back by Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL. All parties involved have provided title paperwork, except Lexus of Orange in Jacksonville, FL.
Showing 8 recent complaints from 8 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus IS have?
The 2017 Lexus IS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Lexus IS?
NHTSA has received 8 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Lexus IS.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Lexus IS?
The 2017 Lexus IS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus IS?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Lexus IS are fuel/propulsion system (2 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), electrical system,structure (1 reports).
Does the 2017 Lexus IS have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Lexus IS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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