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2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

72/100

#6 most-complained of 19 RX Hybrid years

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

The 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid has 10 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 72 out of 100 — #6 highest of 19 RX Hybrid model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30
31 city / 28 hwy

Top 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

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

  1. Electrical System4 (40%)
  2. Other4 (40%)
  3. Airbags2 (20%)
  4. Engine2 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body2 (20%)
  6. Brakes1 (10%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (10%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (10%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (10%)
2017 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2018Mar 2018Dec 2018Jun 2019Aug 2019Jul 2020Dec 2020Apr 2021
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Apr 2021; peak Feb 2018 (4).

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,650
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 RX Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Good445028.5
2016Caution617230
2017Caution7210030
2018No verdict283029.5
2019No verdict333029.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #6 of 19 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 72/100, verdict: Caution). It has 10 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 RX Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid at 30 MPG combined (31 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. 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.