2017 Lexus GS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2017 Lexus GS 350 has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th worst out of 13 model years. NHTSA lists 4 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 crash tied to airbag non-deployment, making this a mid-pack year for the GS 350.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 42/100
- #8 of 13 GS 350 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Seat Belts
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 Lexus GS 350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (50%)
- Seat Belts2 (50%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (50%)
- Airbags1 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front and passenger airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed collision around 15 to 20 mph, with the vehicle then towed to a collision center.
- A metallic ticking noise occurred over uneven pavement, braking, or rough roads, traced by the dealer to the seat-belt buckle and rear door speaker area, requiring repeated visits.
- One complaint describes confusion at a dealership involving a VIN scan sticker rather than a specific mechanical failure.
2017 Lexus GS 350 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
2017 Lexus GS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other GS 350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 GS 350 has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th worst among the 13 model years with data. It has 4 complaints and 1 recall, placing it in the middle of the pack rather than among the worst or best years.
- What problems does the 2017 Lexus GS 350 have?
- Owner complaints split evenly between Seat Belts and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each with 2 complaints and a 50% share. One airbag complaint involved a crash where the front and passenger airbags failed to deploy.
- Does the 2017 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 GS 350, covering a fuel pump assembly replacement shared across multiple Toyota and Lexus models from 2017-2020.
- How does the 2017 GS 350 compare to other GS 350 years?
- The 2017 GS 350 has a complaint index of 42, far lower than the 2007 model year's index of 100 or the 2008 model's 83, both rated Avoid. It ranks better than most years but is not among the lowest-complaint years like 2018 or 2019.