Lexus · NX · 2017
2017 Lexus NX
0
Recalls
11
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Lexus NX has no recalls and 11 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Lexus NX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Lexus NX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 11 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (1), latches/locks/linkages (1), engine (1).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Lexus NX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 11
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
11 totalLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX 200T. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the trunk, the contact heard a click, but the trunk failed to unlatch, and the contact was unable to open the trunk. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CRASHNov 4, 2023
I was pulling into a parking space at a gas station and the vehicle took off at a fast speed and I could not stop the vehicle, the “parking assist light came in saying parking assist malfunction, I tried braking and nothing, the car kept going I hit something then it stop as I p...
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ENGINE
Aug 18, 2023
WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT: This pump which pushes coolant for engine's cooling system is leaking in several Lexus vehicles. If not replaced, engine will not be operating efficiently and could result in catastrophic engine damage. My vehicle although out of warranty has not even ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 15, 2023
While traveling at freeway speeds the vehicle's emergency braking system activated without the operator initiating the system resulting in rear wheels locking up, causing the vehicle to go into a rear wheel skid.
SUSPENSION
CRASH2 injuriesDec 23, 2022
The brakes failed, and I could not stop or control the car. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car nose-dived off the highway onto the on-ramp, I was with my brother and we could have died, and his back is broken, and my face is messed up. Scared to dr...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 injuryNov 13, 2022
I stepped out of my car in our condo complex after parking. and turned off the engine only after i stepped out completely. vehicle starts rolling. I opened the door so wide, in panicked jumped back with right leg pressing on the break/ turning engine , shift gear to park,...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CRASHNov 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the contact said she had her foot on the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into a parking pole barrier with the driver's side front ...
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STEERING
Sep 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated that his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failu...
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SEATS
Jan 4, 2022
We have heated & cooled seats. My wife noticed a burnt section in the passenger front seat. It’s about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/16 wide - this is the actual opening of the burn, the area around the burn turned black and is about the size of a quarter.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2021
While driving my car, the vehicle would not let me drive pass 20 miles. My engine light came on and my tractor off came on. Almost causing an accident. Also, my car cut off while driving. I took it to Lexus service repair and they said it’s a fuel pump issue. I see a recall was l...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus NX have?
The 2017 Lexus NX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Lexus NX?
NHTSA has received 11 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Lexus NX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Lexus NX?
The 2017 Lexus NX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus NX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Lexus NX are electrical system (1 reports), latches/locks/linkages (1 reports), engine (1 reports).
Does the 2017 Lexus NX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Lexus NX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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