2017 Lexus IS recalls and problems
No recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Lexus IS.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2017 Lexus IS recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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. The deployment occurred with significant force and caused damage inside the…
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.
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. The vehicle will shut off and go into low power mode while driving on Highway, the idling is rough. The check engine light will not go off. The…
The vehicle is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone HVAC system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the HVAC blend door actuator (servo motor), which is a known issue for this model year. This failure poses a safety risk as it can…
I own a 2017 Lexus IS 200t that is experiencing fuel pump failure. Although I checked my VIN and confirmed there are no open recalls listed, the symptoms match the known fuel pump issues affecting other Lexus vehicles from similar model years. The only reason my vehicle is not included is because my VIN falls outside…
IS model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2006 IS has the most complaints (143). All Lexus IS years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Lexus IS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Lexus IS as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus IS?
- Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints), followed by air bags (2).
- How many 2017 Lexus IS complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 3, 2026.