2017 Lexus ES350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus ES350. That ranks 9th out of 17 ES350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 14%), typically at around 9,100 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus ES350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 9,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 670 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 14% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% | 31,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | 8,057 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 5,176 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 2,534 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 1,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 31,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lexus ES350 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Risk: If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the…
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal…
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
2017 lexus es350. Consumer writes regarding vehicles safety connect system being disconnected. *ld *js
I was driving down the highway in va and i heard a loud explosion and i later found out the sunroof exploded on its own no cars around, no over pass it just exploded into little pieces.
Other Lexus ES350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 ES350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 ES350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 ES350 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 ES350 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 ES350 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 ES350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 ES350 | 28 | 1 |
| 2013 ES350 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 ES350 | 89 | 3 |
| 2011 ES350 | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 ES350 | 137 | 5 |
| 2009 ES350 | 145 | 5 |
| 2008 ES350 | 255 | 4 |
| 2007 ES350 | 539 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus ES350?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus ES350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Lexus ES350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES350 model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.