2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 | 4 | 40% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 40% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 12,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 10% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 12,737 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 10% | 7,893 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus rx450h. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the main display screen went blank and would not function properly. The contact also stated that once this failure occurred, the safety features in the vehicle would disengage as well. The contact stated…
While driving, vehicle's computer systems seemed to shut down entirely. These included the multi-informational display in the instrument cluster and the primary infotainment display in the center. Vehicle's parking sensors, adaptive cruise system, and infotainment all went offline. The screen went…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 LEXUS RX450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD 120 FEET GOING BETWEEN 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH FAILED TO ENGAGE PROPERLY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE, AS THE VEHICLE BOUNCED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO THE…
Air conditioner radiator fluid smell, then started leaking in passenger side
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus rx450h. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated which caused the vehicle to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was…
Other Lexus RX Hybrid years
← 2016 RX Hybrid · 2018 RX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 RX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.