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2017 Lexus RX350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2017 Lexus RX350, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
46
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–30
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2017 Lexus RX350

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V682000 Reported 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.…

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V012000 Reported 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13,…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.…

  3. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V211000 Reported 6,046 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer…

46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Lexus RX350 have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,896 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 23 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that upon a cold start, an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the right side of the engine without warning. The contact stated that the kno”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2023 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact had taken the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Lexus RX (RX 350, RX 350 AWD, RX 450h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–30 mpg
City / Highway19–31 / 26–28
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S8)

Compare Lexus RX350 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX350 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Lexus RX35010
2005 Lexus RX35010
2006 Lexus RX35010
2007 Lexus RX3501167
2008 Lexus RX3500126
2009 Lexus RX350097
2010 Lexus RX350194
2011 Lexus RX350130
2012 Lexus RX350133
2013 Lexus RX350129
2014 Lexus RX350015
2015 Lexus RX350142
2016 Lexus RX350358
2017 Lexus RX350346
2018 Lexus RX350118
2019 Lexus RX350331
2020 Lexus RX35017
2021 Lexus RX35011
2022 Lexus RX350010
2023 Lexus RX35014

Checking a specific 2017 Lexus RX350

How do I know if my 2017 Lexus RX350 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 Lexus RX350; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V211000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Lexus models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.