2017 Lexus ES350 recalls and problems

The 2017 Lexus ES350 has 1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 17 ES350 model years — 9th most.

1recalls
22complaints
8crashes
0fires
5injuries
9,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Steering

Jun 29, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V415000 · 1,761 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.

Risk: If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Visibility4
Service Brakes3
Structure3
Unknown or other3
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Suspension2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 7 complaints201772018: 6 complaints20182019: 1 complaints20192020: 3 complaints20202021: 3 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222

2017 vs. other Lexus ES350 years

2007: 539 complaints20075392008: 255 complaints2009: 145 complaints20092010: 137 complaints2011: 153 complaints20112012: 89 complaints2013: 23 complaints20132014: 28 complaints2015: 16 complaints20152016: 21 complaints2017: 22 complaints20172018: 5 complaints2019: 5 complaints20192020: 5 complaints2021: 5 complaints20212022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints20231

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Lexus ES350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Lexus ES350, the latest from Jun 29, 2017 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus ES350?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (4), service brakes (3), structure (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.