2017 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RX. That ranks 7th out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (14 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus RX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 35,461 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 73,403 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 59,380 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Lexus RX.
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.
After slowly making a left into a parking space at Dunkin Donuts and trying to deploy my brakes, my car lunged forward spontaneously accelerating, jumped two curbs and hit a barrier and the window of the store. The impact of the crash wrecked my front end and the radiator was damaged and was laying…
There are recalls for 2017 Lexus RX350âs for their fuel filters being faulty. Mine is not on the list. I have taken my car to many mechanics and in the last few months Iâve had my front and back brakes replaced, new struts, new tires and more done on the vehicle and nothing is helping. They…
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX450H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with brake actuator assembly…
Summary of Issues: 1.On March 3, 2026, I contacted my service manager regarding my inability to open the driverâs side door. I also reported persistent rattling sounds coming from the interior panels and driverâs side door, extending toward the rear of the vehicle that leads to the gas cap…
My vehicle is experiencing a mechanical failure of the brake actuator/booster assembly, manifested by a "squawk/bark" noise and abnormal pedal feel during braking. This is a known defect recognized by Lexus under Customer Support Program 23LE04. The dealership technician confirmed the noise is…
Other Lexus RX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 RX | 22 | 4 |
| 2024 RX | 59 | 4 |
| 2023 RX | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 RX | 70 | 1 |
| 2020 RX | 46 | 1 |
| 2019 RX | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 RX | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 RX | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 RX | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 RX | 77 | 0 |
| 2009 RX | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 RX | 70 | 0 |
| 2007 RX | 58 | 0 |
| 2006 RX | 32 | 1 |
| 2005 RX | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 RX | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 RX | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RX | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Lexus RX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.