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2017 Lexus IS300Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2017 Lexus IS300. Most complaints involve suspension (1). The EPA rates it 21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
21mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
2
Top: suspension
Fuel cost / yr
$3,600est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 Lexus IS300 as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
2 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2019 – Feb 2020
- Suspension1
- Other / unknown1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Suspension
1 report
“SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE ON MARCH 25, 2017, TWO ALIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THIS VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE CENTER THAT THIS KIND OF VEHICLE IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL NEEDS ALIGNMENTS AT 5K MILES, THAT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. I WAS NOT INFORM OF THIS INFORMATION. HAD I KNOWN THIS REQUIREMENT, I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS MANUAL, IF THE STEERING WHEEL STEER TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT IT IS NOT NORMAL AND RECOMMEND TO GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE. IN MY CASE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS FIND BUT THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MAKES LOUD NOISE, THE SOUND LIKE THE AIRPLANE ABOUT TO TAKE OFF OR ABOUT TO LAND THAT HOW LOUD IT WAS AND THAT'S WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS SERVICE CENTER TO GET IT SERVICED. TO MY SURPRISED THAT THE INNER REAR TIRES WERE SO THIN COMPARING TO MIDDLE AND OUTER EDGES AND THAT IT REQUIRES ALL 4 TIRES TO BE REPLACED. BEAR IN MIND THAT I ONLY HAVE THIS CAR FOR LESS THEN TWO YEARS. NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ANSWER WHEN ASKED. GOT THE EXACT SAME RESPONSE THAT THIS TYPE OF CAR IS A "HIGH PERFORMANCE" VEHICLE THEREFORE IT WILL GO THROUGH TIRES. I AM SO SORRY TO SAY, BUT I HAVE OWN A BWM 325CI FOR 14 YEARS I…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 300 AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,600 | 415 |
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Lexus IS300 4 DR AWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 11125
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2017 IS300 questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus IS300 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.
What are the most common 2017 Lexus IS300 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are suspension (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 Lexus IS300 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Lexus IS300 at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
How safe is the 2017 Lexus IS300?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 Lexus IS300 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026