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2017 Lexus ES recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
26
Latest campaign
Jun 29, 2017

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Jun 29, 2017

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 29, 2017Latest campaign
Jun 29, 201717V415000

Steering: linkages tie rod assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V415000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V415000 · Jun 29, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component26

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
26Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other415100
Service brakes312201
Structure312000
Visibility/wiper312000
Engine28000
Exterior lighting28000
Forward collision avoidance28201
Electrical system28000
Air bags28202
Suspension28202
Power train14000
Hydraulic14101
Vehicle speed control14100
Visibility14000
Steering14101

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names ES, ES300H, ES350.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “My car was not really hired just front bumper cover was and number plate was damaged”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769748
  • Engine

    “I have purchased two Lexus ES350s--a 2007 and a 2017. Both cars have been serviced at Lexus of Atlanta and both have had transmission failure.”

    Filed 09/11/2025 · ODI 11686632
  • Exterior lighting

    “The automatic headlights are giving me issues and not wanting to come on and off properly along with the auto high beams”

    Filed 11/29/2023 · ODI 11557371

Other Lexus ES model years

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2017 Lexus ES recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus ES have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Lexus ES. The most recent, 17V415000 (reported June 29, 2017), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Lexus ES?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (15%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Lexus ES?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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