2017 Lexus IS reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Lexus IS holds 10 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. IS years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (6 of 10), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2).
The 2016 IS has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Lexus IS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (10 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Rear Driver side curtain air bag exploded while my car was parked. Happened around noon. It would have caused serious bodily injury to myself and passengers if we were in the vehicle."
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"I am unable to shut the engine off to pump fuel into the vehicle. The purge valve has been replaced, that maf sensor has been cleaned the leak detector pump has been changed. The vehicle will shut off and go into low…"
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"The vehicle is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone HVAC system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the HVAC blend door actuator…"
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"I own a 2017 Lexus IS 200t that is experiencing fuel pump failure. Although I checked my VIN and confirmed there are no open recalls listed, the symptoms match the known fuel pump issues affecting other Lexus vehicles…"
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"I was driving my vehicle and then the entire car shut off going about 50 MPH causing the car to immediately stall. Nothing eventually worked making me have to push my car onto the side of the highway. Replaced the…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| IS 200t | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
| IS 300 all-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| IS 350 | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| IS 350 all-wheel drive | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018-2019 IS 300 and 2014-2015 and 2018-2019 IS 350 vehicles, plus certain 2017 IS 200t and 2014 IS F vehicles, among many other Toyota and Lexus models; the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail and stall the engine while driving, and dealers replace the fuel pump. Recall 20V-682 is an expansion of 20V-012 and covers certain 2019 IS 300 and IS 350 vehicles (with 2017 IS 200t and many other Toyota and Lexus models) for the same failure mode; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one. Recall 26V-222 covers certain 2022 IS vehicles along with 2015-2022 Lexus RC and 2016-2020 GS vehicles for low-pressure fuel pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly, and Toyota mailed interim owner letters before the final remedy was available.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Lexus IS reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Lexus IS holds 10 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 0 per year. IS years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Lexus IS?
The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (6 of 10), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2).
Is the 2017 Lexus IS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 IS has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.
Has the 2017 Lexus IS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Lexus IS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Lexus IS?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2017 Lexus IS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Lexus IS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Lexus IS is 22.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus IS?
3rd generation (2014-present).
Did the 2021 Lexus IS start a new generation?
No. The 2021 IS is a major facelift of the third generation (XE30), not a new platform generation.