There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 Lexus RX Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 49,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2021
While driving, vehicle's computer systems seemed to shut down entirely. These included the multi-informational display in the instrument cluster and the primary infotainment display in the center. Vehicle's parking sensors, adaptive cruise system, and infotainment all went offline. The screen went bright magenta and then completely shut down. Vehicle was on the highway during the incident in dense traffic within the bay area of northern california. Cautious measures were taken, and after exiting the highway and finding a rest stop, vehicle was shut down and rebooted 3x before system came back…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 27,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2019
The contact owns a 2017 lexus rx450h. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated which caused the vehicle to crash into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was still waiting to be repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. Piir = y.
Electrical System · at 12,737 miles · reported Jun 24, 2019
I recently incurred a a $2900 repair bill for rodent damage to my knock sensor wire harness on my 2017 lexus rx 450h. (Mileage 13,000). It was not covered under warranty. The wiring involved has a soy based coating. This coating makes it a food source for 'critters '. The replacement wiring has the same coating making the chances of this happening again extremely high. The car is garaged with periods of outdoor time. When I asked the service manager how to prevent this from happening again I was told to spread mothballs on the driveway and garage floor and to stuff bounce dryer sheets in the…
Structure · at 18,000 miles · reported Dec 27, 2018
I was traveling on interstate I - 5 in portland, oregon, average speed of 60 miles per hour when my back rear trunk glass shattered and continue to break in little pieces. Because I was traveling on the highway , II ruled out any malicious act, just the window shattering for know reason.
Structure · at 9,800 miles · reported Feb 22, 2018
1 year old (Less than 9800 miles) vehicle AC drain line clog - service center diagnosis cause "spider web" , but no visual proof. It suspected like 2013 toyota recall 13v-442 (Attached). Drain line clog cause all interior carpet/lining/sound proof material damage with black mold. Lx do not want to cover this for warranty. I filed my own insurance to proceed to fix. Requested manufacturing test method before/after drain line install and car manufacturing. Lx do not want to present the related test result. The repair quote is over $9k and estimated over 4-6 weeks duration. Owner suspect that lx…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.