Model-year record
2017 Lexus LX
See the complaints, recalls, crash rating, and fuel economy in the public record. Then check the mileage and history of the car you found.
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Not enough public evidence for a buyer decision.
The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
1
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
15
EPA estimate
Known issues
Fuel/Propulsion System issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).
Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11464266.
Individual complaint reports(1)
Showing the 1 most recent reportsFuel/Propulsion SystemMay 2022 · ODI 11464266Details +Close −
Original owner of 2017 Lexus LX 500 33,000 miles- 2 1/2 years old at the time. The car failed on the interstate in the mountains going up hill. It sputtered and then lost power. Barely able to get to the side of the road. Was almost ran into by a semi. Family of 6 in the car. Warning lights came on: Check engine Reduced engine power Had car towed to Denver dealership 100 miles away. Lexus dealership could not find problem. After days of inspections, emptied fuel tank and assumed it was contaminated fuel. We had fuel inspected by the state of CO and by a third party. The fuel was clean. Lexus was notified about power failure. Nothing was done on their part for us. Car has continued to sputter when temps are high and driving uphill. Car has been in multiple times to lexus dealerships and problem has not been resolved.
- Reported
- May 2022
- Incident date
- Jul 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 570 | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 13 | 18 | 15 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2017 Lexus LX: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Lexus LX?
Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Lexus LX. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Lexus LX?
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (100% of complaints).
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus LX have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2017 Lexus LX as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus LX get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Lexus LX at 15 mpg combined.