2017 Lexus ES350: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2022
“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 31,200.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2021
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2021
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“I was driving down the highway having just picked picked up thiis car I just bought from the dealership when suddenly I heard a loud expolosion up above and noticed my sunroof exploded sending pieces of glass into my car. I was scratched and had to get home 1/2 hour away. Dealership was far. The dealershhip said to call the insurance. I think it could bet the way the sunroof was put in but not sure.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2020
“Rear tinted inside the glass window has bubbles and smeared adhesive across glass causing it hard to view what is behind me. I have no idea how it happens I bought the car on november 16, 2016. Most of the time the car is parked in my driveway. I noticed it the first time in the last week of february 24, 2020.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Feb 2020
“Upon approaching my car, in a controlled parking lot (car is stationary), I noticed the rear portion of the panoramic sunroof appears to have exploded. Sunroof shows defective bubble, and outer-edges appear to have cracked all the way around. Investigation of the area around the car shows no foreign objects (ie. Rocks) in the area.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jan 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus es350. While reversing the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to lexus of watertown (330 arsenal st., watertown, ma 02472, (888) 677-9785) where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the brakes. The brakes were lubricated and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. *tt*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus es350. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. After several minutes, unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bell lexus north scottsdale, 18555 n scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az 85255, (480)-502-5000) where it was diagnosed that the crank system sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,534.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2018
“While traveling approximately 40 mph on a sunny day (45 degrees) the front panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. It was about 2 pm est. There were no cars around me or anything above. It sounded like an explosion. I pulled over and looked around to see what the noise was. It wasn't until I looked up that I saw the hole in the sunroof. Glass did not come down, it went out.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus es350. While at a stop, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and caused the contact to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bag error warning indicator illuminated after the crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained multiple injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was driven to the driver's residence and then towed to northside lexus (17925 north fwy, houston, tx 77090) where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2017 Lexus ES350 reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Lexus ES350. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2017 Lexus ES350 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering:linkages:tie rod assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.