2017 Lexus Rx350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Lexus Rx350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,362,540 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V682000 2020-11-04 1,525,742 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18V211000 2018-04-03 6,046 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly…

Consequence

A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0K/JLD.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
9
4crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
2crashes
ENGINE
6
POWER TRAIN
6
1crashes1deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
4crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
4
4crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1crashes1deaths
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2
Total complaints69

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2017 lexus rx350. The contact stated that upon a cold start, an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the right side of the engine without warning. The contact stated that the knocking noise became louder upon shifting gear but would cease once the engine was warmed up. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2023-03-14

“The contact owns a 2017 lexus rx350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the glass sunroof suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to fall into the cabin of the vehicle onto the driver. The contact indicated that no object had struck the sunroof to cause the glass to…”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2021-11-28

“The contact owns a 2017 lexus rx350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vacuum pump was defective and needed to be…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2021-06-01

“The contact owns a 2017 lexus rx-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a strong chemical odor was detected coming from the cabin filter. The contact experienced severe headaches and a numbing, sour tongue sensation after the failure. The contact had replaced over 12…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2021-04-01

“I when to a car wash facility and the ics sensor when crazy!!! (flashing the warning light). Now my car giving me a ics malfunction. The automatic braking don't work and the parking assistance neither. I believe this is a manufacturing problem due same car model and year experience the same but it…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-03-31

“I when to a car wash facility and the ics sensor when crazy!!! (flashing the warning light). Now my car giving me a ics malfunction. The automatic braking don't work and the parking assistance neither. I believe this is a manufacturing problem due same car model and year experience the same but it…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2021-03-31

“I when to a car wash facility and the ics sensor when crazy!!! (flashing the warning light). Now my car giving me a ics malfunction. The automatic braking don't work and the parking assistance neither. I believe this is a manufacturing problem due same car model and year experience the same but it…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2021-03-31

“Driving on highway, my vehicle stalled when I hit gas pedal, then it resumed normal speed. This has happen many times, but seems to be more noticeable now. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-01-06
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Lexus Rx350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.