2017 LEXUS ES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 LEXUS ES
The 2017 LEXUS ES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 LEXUS ES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 LEXUS ES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 LEXUS ES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 LEXUS ES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I have purchased two Lexus ES350s--a 2007 and a 2017. Both cars have been serviced at Lexus of Atlanta and both have had transmission failure. On August 28, 2025, after my car passed emissions and had just been serviced a month prior at the dealership, my car abruptly jumped and stalled, and the "Traction Control" message popped up. This was extremely scary as I was driving in Atlanta traffic. I immediately had it towed to Lexus of Atlanta. I received a call from my Service Advisor with whom I have worked for many years and he said it is my transmission and quoted me $10,000+. He also had zero empathy, could not tell me why my car all of the sudden "died" and essentially said, "these things happen and it is what it is." Those were actually his exact words. No one can explain why the transmission failed when I have had the car serviced routinely by the dealership from where the car was purchased. I just had the car serviced in July. I had no indication that the car was malfunctioning. I am unsure if the transmissions need to be recalled but this is a serious safety concern.
The automatic headlights are giving me issues and not wanting to come on and off properly along with the auto high beams
Safety Rating for the 2017 LEXUS ES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 LEXUS ES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 LEXUS ES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 LEXUS ES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES
- 2012 LEXUS ES — 33 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS ES — 48 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS ES — 2 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS ES — 7 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS ES — 9 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS ES (current)
- 2018 LEXUS ES — 8 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS ES — 50 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS ES — 14 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS ES — 28 complaints
- 2022 LEXUS ES — 8 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints