Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Lexus RX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Lexus RX at 22–30 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 57 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

22–30

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RX HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Lexus RX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 Lexus RX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2017 Lexus RX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Lexus RX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Lexus RX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RX 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/23 mpg$2,900391
RX 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/22 mpg$3,050405
RX 450h AWD3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium31/28/30 mpg$2,750297

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Lexus RX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Lexus RX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Lexus RX owner complaints

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RX, most recently on Aug 14, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Lexus RX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other18
Engine11
Service brakes9
Electrical system7
Air bags4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Structure: Body3
Vehicle speed control3
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Fuel/propulsion system2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus RX model years

Lexus RX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 RX24–36 mpg3125/5
2025 RX24–36 mpg4245/5
2024 RX24–36 mpg4615/5
2023 RX24–36 mpg4625/5
2022 RX21–30 mpg029—
2021 RX21–30 mpg170—
2020 RX21–30 mpg149—
2019 RX21–30 mpg137—
2018 RX21–30 mpg029—
2016 RX22–30 mpg235—
2015 RX20–29 mpg025—

All Lexus RX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Lexus models

2017 Lexus CT2017 Lexus ES2017 Lexus GS2017 Lexus GX2017 Lexus IS2017 Lexus LS2017 Lexus LX2017 Lexus NX2017 Lexus RC2017 Lexus RC F

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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