2017 Lexus RX: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 47 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (24% of complaints); the 2016 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
0
recalls
47
owner complaints
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fire reports
32,731
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: service brakes (24%)Problems reported early (median 32,731 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes (brakes)24% · 8 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)18% · 6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)12% · 4 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)6% · 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)6% · 2 complaints
Seats6% · 2 complaints
“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 on the ground. With this intense impact, the airbags did not deploy on impact. My insurance agency totaled the car. After the crash the warning came on the screen that the Collision System had malfunctioned.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Aug 2026
“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, bleeder plug cap, brake actuator cover, and brake fluid reservoir assembly failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,380.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2026
“My vehicle has 39800 miles (64k kms). I have the exact same issue with my driver side heated seat. The lowest setting may take time to warm up then gets scorching hot. Eventually after heating it up, I will turn it off manually to stop heating it, as it burns. My wife also mentions that the passenger side as well doesn't seem to heat much. At this low of kms, I should not have this issue but saw someone else have the exact same issue. I have not taken it to the dealer yet as I fear they will charge a fee just to verify the problem. I have an old ES300 and I do not have this problem with the heard seat. My trim level is also the ultra luxury.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2025
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“3 months before the accident the power steering light came on twice and went off. The day of the accident the brake light came on when I started the car that day. It disappeared when I was put in drive. I was entering onto the highway to merge with the traffic. Another car waiting for the light to turn green so he could enter also. My car didn't stop because my brakes failed and the collision avoidance system didn't work either. No sounds nor warnings. I have photos of the message that was displayed on the dashboard. Tried sending photos but it didn't work.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2025
“My vehicle, a 2017 Lexus RX 350 with approximately 111,872 miles, experienced a near-total failure of the infotainment/navigation screen approximately five months ago (around June 2025). The system would only display the introductory safety message, backup camera feed, a single radio station, and basic map locator functionality-rendering the navigation, full audio controls, climate integration, and touch interface inoperable. This issue severely impacted the vehicle's usability and safety features, forcing me to seek immediate professional service.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2025
“1. Engine timing cover leaking 2. Oil could leak out emptying which could cause the engine to stop working at any given time 3. Problem has been confirmed by Hennessy Lexus dealership in Duluth, GA but they will not fix it. 4. Vehicle has been inspected by the dealership 5. No signs, I found out from the dealership after taking it in for an oil change”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2025
“235/65r18 tire. I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden it was a loud noise and immediate tire noise. I struggled to slow the vehicle down and pull to the side of the road The tire is absolutely destroyed both on the inside and the outside side walls of the tire. I could have had a horrible accident because the car was completely out of control when the tire blew”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2024
“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that upon attempting to exit the vehicle through the driver's side, the door failed to open. The contact was able to exit the vehicle after reaching through the open window to open the door using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2023
“At approximately 6:45pm on Tuesday, December 27, I was driving in Nassau County, NY, when my sunroof exploded. The sound was terrifying and I was very concerned that I was shot at or hit by an unknown object. At first I thought the object hit my car or my back windshield. I looked and did not see any holes anywhere but I could hear air coming into my car. I moved my sunroof shield and saw a gaping hole and shattered glass.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2022
“Brakes make a squeaking sound when brakes applied. They are loud, this sound is not coming from brake pads or rotors. They are alarming and cause anyone to become startled and could cause crashes.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 · 4x2
How other years compare
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Is the 2017 Lexus RX reliable?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Lexus RX. The most complained-about area is service brakes (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2017 Lexus RX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 32,731 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.