2017 Lexus IS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus IS. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6), Electrical System (2), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 60% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% |
| Engine | 2 | 20% |
| Steering | 2 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% |
| Structure | 1 | 10% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-10
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-20
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 power mode while driving on Highway, the idling is rough. The check engine light will not go off. The c...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-03-15
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 (servo motor), which is a known issue for this model year. This failure poses a safety risk as it can prev...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.