2017 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus NX. That ranks 11th out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus NX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 47,970 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 72,925 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lexus NX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Lexus NX.
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 NX 200T. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the trunk, the contact heard a click, but the trunk failed to unlatch, and the contact was unable to open the trunk. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an…
I was pulling into a parking space at a gas station and the vehicle took off at a fast speed and I could not stop the vehicle, the âparking assist light came in saying parking assist malfunction, I tried braking and nothing, the car kept going I hit something then it stop as I put the gear in…
WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT: This pump which pushes coolant for engine's cooling system is leaking in several Lexus vehicles. If not replaced, engine will not be operating efficiently and could result in catastrophic engine damage. My vehicle although out of warranty has not even reached 40,000…
While traveling at freeway speeds the vehicle's emergency braking system activated without the operator initiating the system resulting in rear wheels locking up, causing the vehicle to go into a rear wheel skid.
The brakes failed, and I could not stop or control the car. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car nose-dived off the highway onto the on-ramp, I was with my brother and we could have died, and his back is broken, and my face is messed up. Scared to drive been crying every…
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 NX | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 NX | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 NX | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 NX | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus NX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2017 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.