2017 LEXUS IS

0 recalls, 16 complaints - 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

16 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN2
SERVICE BRAKES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SEATS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2026
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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Nov 15, 2023
While operating my 2019 Honda Pilot, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete failure of its advanced driver safety systems. Without warning, a cascade of simultaneous error messages illuminated on the dashboard, completely disabling the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departur... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2026
I just survived a terrifying incident that proves the current GM 6.2L (L87) engine "recall fix" is a dangerous myth. Living with the "Ticking Time Bomb" I bought my 2023 GMC Yukon AT4 brand new, but for the last two years, I haven't truly "owned" it—it has owned me. Every long-distance trip with... Read more
ENGINE Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2026
I just survived a terrifying incident that proves the current GM 6.2L (L87) engine "recall fix" is a dangerous myth. Living with the "Ticking Time Bomb" I bought my 2023 GMC Yukon AT4 brand new, but for the last two years, I haven't truly "owned" it—it has owned me. Every long-distance trip with... Read more
SEATS Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2026
My 2025 Toyota Sienna is affected by the recall related to improper welding of the second-row seat rails. On November 19, 2025, I brought the vehicle to a Toyota dealership because they had advised me that it was not safe to continue driving due to the safety concern involving passenger seats. The d... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
With no warning truck just started jumping in neutral after take off from red light litterly almost getting hit from behind and on coming traffic and than I let off the gas pedal than it jerks back in gear and doesn’t want to stop and wants to jerk to keep moving like transmission won’t stop pu... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving and while accel... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
2024 Front A/C blower cutting in and out without warning. Called Dealership and had Fords recall #22S56, item affected: electrical system, wiring, interior/ under dash. This involved the front A/C blower failing. Only thing replaced during Mobile visit then was the blower motor. Now March 2025 had ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 28, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
driving to work on very busy highway. The engine light and Service Battery charging system came on, then went to battery saver almost instantly. Radio cut off, heat cutt off and the Car cut off in the middle of the highway before I could safely get over. this caused me to fear for my life as the ca... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: May 31, 2024
Sunroof on Kia Telluride will not close completely. Will begin closing and then will not set down into the closed position.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: May 31, 2024
Driver's side door will lose power while in park or while driving. This causes the locks to not work and windows (driver's and passenger's) will not go up or down. The mirrors will not fold in. Lights on the door goes out. Controls goes completely unresponsible.
ENGINE Jun 4, 2024
Incident date: May 31, 2024
Blown head gasket due to the new 1.5L engine Honda started making on the 2018 models.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 15, 2024
The picture from the back-up camera, as displayed in the infotainment center, has become grossly colorful and requires extreme scrutiny to determine specific shapes, rendering it untrustworthy. This happens every time the car is put in reverse. The car gave no warning that there was any issue. It... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 15, 2024
Dual transmission going out
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 12, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
See attached document for complaint, Dear Administrator: I am sending this letter in reference to my 2021 Ryker. I received the letter this week about the recall, and I've been trying all week to get it taken care of. I reached out to the deal Big Number 1 located at 505 Cobb St Birmingham AL 35209 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 10, 2023
Incident date: Apr 25, 2022
I have noticed brake fluid leaking under the driver’s side engine area underneath my car for quite some time. Then I received notice of a safety recall that has not been remedied, however I am very concerned about fire of my abs braking system failure. Please provide immediate response to repair t... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 LEXUS IS

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
LSB004323 Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair

LEXUS IS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS across all model years (1998, 2022).

25 Total Recalls
812 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
57 Reported Crashes
12 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS IS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 1 View
2024 0 1 View
2023 0 9 View
2022 1 6 View
2021 0 2 View
2020 0 7 View
2019 0 3 View
2018 0 3 View
2017 (current) 0 16
2016 0 2 View
2015 0 14 View
2014 0 16 View
2013 0 13 View
2012 0 29 View
2011 0 22 View
2010 1 52 View
2009 2 55 View
2008 3 143 View
2007 3 171 View
2006 7 185 View
2005 1 13 View
2004 1 12 View
2003 1 18 View
2002 1 17 View
2001 1 1 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 1 View
1998 1 0 View

Other LEXUS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
LS 421 284 View
RX 420 1,181 View
TX 406 75 View
LX 353 73 View
NX 352 296 View
NX HYBRID 310 13 View
LS HYBRID 256 5 View
RZ 252 29 View