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2017 Lexus RX 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 summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 4, 202020V682000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000
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| Jan 13, 202020V012000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V012000
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| Apr 3, 201818V211000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumA sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V211000
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Owner complaints by component103
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 26 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 20 |
| Engine | 17 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 10 |
| Air bags | 9 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 7 |
| Power train | 7 | 7 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3 |
6 more components 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 RX350, RX450H.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“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.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“There are recalls for 2017 Lexus RX350’s for their fuel filters being faulty. Mine is not on the list.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20212 recalls71 complaints
- 20202 recalls56 complaints
- 20194 recalls68 complaints
- 20182 recalls47 complaints
- 20173 recalls103 complaints
- 20163 recalls93 complaints
- 20151 recall67 complaints
- 20140 recalls30 complaints
- 20131 recall90 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2017 ES1 recall26 complaints
- 2017 IS2 recalls22 complaints
- 2017 GS3 recalls6 complaints
- 2017 GX3 recalls15 complaints
- 2017 NX0 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 RC4 recalls10 complaints
- 2018 LS4 recalls19 complaints
- 2018 LX2 recalls4 complaints
- 2010 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2015 CT0 recalls19 complaints
2017 Lexus RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Lexus RX. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2017 Lexus RX recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Lexus RX?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 103 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Lexus RX?
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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