2017 Lexus IS
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2017: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 122 |
| 2008 | 102 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
6 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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I am unable to shut the engine off to pump fuel into the vehicle. The purge valve has been replaced, that maf sensor has been cleaned the leak detector pump has been changed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Steering
2 of 11 total reports mention: steering.
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When driving on the highway for about 45 mins the steering will feel sticky or âlock upâ and make changing lanes very hard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-10
Engine
2 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.
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my 2017 Lexus IS 300. While the vehicle was parked and not involved in a collision or crash, the driver-side rear curtain/side airbag unexpectedly deployed/exploded. There was no impact or event that should have caused an airbag deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-03
Rear Driver side curtain air bag exploded while my car was parked. Happened around noon. It would have caused serious bodily injury to myself and passengers if we were in the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.
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The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS 200t. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rain, water leaked into the dashboard causing the headlights to fail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Lexus IS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Lexus IS reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus IS?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus IS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.