2017 Lexus RX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
47 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
32,731 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 47 complaints (29.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 34.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 14; Engine: 10; Service Brakes: 8; Electrical System: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Air Bags: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 41 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2021: 3; 2022: 15; 2023: 9; 2024: 7; 2025: 7; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11425869 · 2021-07-21 (July 21, 2021)
Engine hesitation. sometimes the engine suddenly slows down or like lossing it’s power while running on the freeway or making a turn or going uphill . This is a very scarry situation everytime it does .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11436026 · 2021-10-08 (October 8, 2021)
The car stalls while I'm driving, and it almost caused a traffic. Accident, I have been trying to contact my local lexus dealer and they keep hanging up the phone when I try to call and make appointments
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11436026 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441571 · 2021-11-24 (November 24, 2021)
I was involved in a side collision accident and my car was determined to be total loss by the At-Fault's insurance company. I was lucky that my son and I came out with bruises and a few scratches but the main problem here is the airbags. It DID NOT deploy at all when it was hit. The force hit us from lane 1 all the way to lane 3 and damages to the structure near cabin was found by one of the vertified accident body shop. So yes, no airbags were deployed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463529 · 2022-05-05 (May 5, 2022)
Today, May 5th approximately 9am travelling on 287 East (Westchester County, NY) I was startled by what sounded like an explosion - I literally ducked in the driver's seat. Sounded like it came from overhead and then I observed that no other car seemed to have slowed or was affected. I put on my hazard lights and drove a 1/2 mile or so until I could safely pull over. As I'm driving I can hear over my head rumbling and the wind as if the sunroof was open - but I hadn't opened it. When I was able to get out and take a look the closed sunroof h…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464059 · 2022-05-10 (May 10, 2022)
The contact owned a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH on the highway, another vehicle that lost control and crashed into the contact's front and side of the vehicle. The driver's front air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered minor injuries to the face from the glass front windshield, a cut and burn from the seatbelt, and a bruise to the arm. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed and destroyed by the insurance company. The manufacture…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11464059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11465808 · 2022-05-23 (May 23, 2022)
I hear a loud clicking sound that is coming from the vacuum pump that sends vacuum to the brake booster, I am concerned that it could eventually cause braking issues.in the future if not corrected ,i have read multiple forums and it seems to be a common problem with this particular vehicle and ones similar to it, I would like to have this issue resolved before a traggedy occurs.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11465808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11466093 · 2022-05-25 (May 25, 2022)
I was driving up a hill, turning on to a dirt road. I had my foot on the brake as I was going down hill, I bounce from the crevice on the dirt road. My car started going faster, I kept my foot on the brake trying to stop, but it did not STOP. I avoided hitting a parked car and slammed in to a K-rail. My car would not STOP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11466093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11469282 · 2022-06-15 (June 15, 2022)
Rear ended vehicle automatic braking did not activate
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469282 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.