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2017 Lexus IS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 IS 350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Lexus IS 350 has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #13 highest of 15 IS 350 model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
19 city / 27 hwy

Top 2017 Lexus IS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)

2017 Lexus IS 350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Lexus IS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,725
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 IS 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015No verdict504122
2016No verdict362021.5
2017No verdict141021.5
2018No verdict70122.5
2019No verdict571222

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lexus IS 350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Lexus IS 350 ranks #13 of 15 among IS 350 model years (Complaint Index 14/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus IS 350?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 30,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Lexus IS 350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Lexus IS 350?
EPA rates the 2017 Lexus IS 350 at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.