2017 LEXUS IS 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
The 2017 LEXUS IS 300 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IN ONE CALENDAR YEAR ALL 4 TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. ONE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY AND THE LAST ONE WORE OUT UNEVENLY FROM THE INSIDE. CAR HAS BEEN DESIGNED AROUND TIRES AND ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE RIMS CAUSING THEM TO WEAR UNEVENLY. NEGATIVE CAMBER MAY ALSO HAVE INFLUENCED THE WEAR. THE TIRE THAT BLEW OUT WAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY
SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2017, TWO ALIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THIS VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THAT THIS KIND OF VEHICLE IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL NEEDS ALIGNMENTS AT 5K MILES, THAT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. I WAS NOT INFORM OF THIS INFORMATION. HAD I KNOWN THIS REQUIREMENT, I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS MANUAL, IF THE STEERING WHEEL STEER TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT IT IS NOT NORMAL AND RECOMMEND TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE. IN MY CASE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS FIND BUT THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MAKES LOUD NOISE, THE SOUND LIKE THE AIRPLANE ABOUT TO TAKE OFF OR ABOUT TO LAND THAT HOW LOUD IT WAS AND THAT'S WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS SERVICE CENTER TO GET IT SERVICED. TO MY SURPRISED THAT THE INNER REAR TIRES WERE SO THIN COMPARING TO MIDDLE AND OUTER EDGES AND THAT IT REQUIRES ALL 4 TIRES TO BE REPLACED. BEAR IN MIND THAT I ONLY HAVE THIS CAR FOR LESS THEN TWO YEARS. NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ANSWER WHEN ASKED. GOT THE EXACT SAME RESPONSE THAT THIS TYPE OF CAR IS A "HIGH PERFORMANCE" VEHICLE THEREFORE IT WILL GO THROUGH TIRES. I AM SO SORRY TO SAY, BUT I HAVE OWN A BWM 325CI FOR 14 YEARS I ONLY NEED TO REPLACE ALL OF MY TIRES TWICE AND ALIGNMENTS TWICE AND CURRENTLY STILL RUNNING PERFECTLY FINE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 LEXUS IS 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0003-20 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
L-SB-0148-17 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t, NX 300h, and 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit an intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1000 (Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Malfunction) stored in the history. This condition does not affect...
Lexus Safety Rec — EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
L-SB-0089-16 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year IS 200t/300/350 are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle at the assembly plant. For states that require a front license plate, install the bracket and bolts on the bumper cover during Pre-Delivery...
L-SB-0090-16 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
TSB: 2017 model year IS 200t/300/350 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 LEXUS IS 300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS 300
- 2012 LEXUS IS 300 — 0 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS IS 300 — 0 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS IS 300 — 3 complaints
- 2017 LEXUS IS 300 (current)
- 2018 LEXUS IS 300 — 9 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS IS 300 — 13 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS IS 300 — 4 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS IS 300 — 2 complaints
- 2022 LEXUS IS 300 — 2 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 ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints