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2017 Lexus ES

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2017 Lexus ES, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2017 Lexus ES has no open NHTSA recalls on record and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2017 Lexus ES recalls (0)

No open NHTSA recalls were found for the 2017 Lexus ES. Verify by VIN for the specific vehicle, as recalls can be issued at any time.

2017 Lexus ES owner complaints (2)

ENGINE
I have purchased two Lexus ES350s--a 2007 and a 2017. Both cars have been serviced at Lexus of Atlanta and both have had transmission failure. On August 28, 2025, after my car passed emissions and had just been serviced a month prior at the dealership, my car abruptly jumped and stalled, and the "Traction Control" message popped up. This was extremely scary as I was driving in Atlanta traffic. I immediately had it towed to Lexus of Atlanta. I received a call from my Service Advisor with whom I have worked for many years and he said it is my transmission and quoted me $10,000+. He also had zero empathy, could not tell me why my car all of the sudden "died" and essentially said, "these things happen and it is what it is." Those were actually his exact words. No one can explain why the transmission failed when I have had the car serviced routinely by the dealership from where the car was purchased. I just had the car serviced in July. I had no indication that the car was malfunctioning. I am unsure if the transmissions need to be recalled but this is a serious safety concern.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The automatic headlights are giving me issues and not wanting to come on and off properly along with the auto high beams

Checking a used Lexus ES before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2017 ES in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular ES's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2017 Lexus ES in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.

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2017 Lexus ES — questions and answers

Does the 2017 Lexus ES have any recalls?+

Our check found no open NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so still verify by VIN for the specific vehicle you're considering — a VIN check reflects whether any recall work has already been completed.

How many complaints does the 2017 Lexus ES have?+

NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints for the 2017 Lexus ES in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2017 Lexus ES safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2017 Lexus ES. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2017 Lexus ES VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Lexus free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Lexus dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.