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2017 Lexus LS460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

10/100

#10 most-complained of 11 LS460 years

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

The 2017 Lexus LS460 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #10 highest of 11 LS460 model years. The most reported problem area is fuel system (2 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2017 Lexus LS460 problems

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

  1. Fuel System2 (100%)
2017 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2020Nov 2022
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2020 to Nov 2022; peak Apr 2020 (1).

2017 Lexus LS460 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,325
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 LS460 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015No verdict404118.5
2016No verdict01018.5
2017No verdict102018.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lexus LS460 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Lexus LS460 ranks #10 of 11 among LS460 model years (Complaint Index 10/100). It has 2 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 LS460?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (2 complaints).
Does the 2017 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Lexus LS460 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Lexus LS460?
EPA rates the 2017 Lexus LS460 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,325. 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.