2017 Lexus ES350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Lexus ES350, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway having just picked picked up thiis car I just bought from the dealership when suddenly I heard a loud expolosion up above and noticed my sunroof exploded sending pieces of glass into my car. I was scratched and had to get home 1/2 hour away. Dealership was far. The dealershhip said to call the insurance. I think it could bet the way the sunroof was put in but not sure.”
NHTSA complaint #11352909, filed 2020-09, 9,100 miles“While traveling approximately 40 MPH on a sunny day (45 degrees) the front panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. It was about 2 pm est. There were no cars around me or anything above. It sounded like an explosion. I pulled over and looked around to see what the noise was. It wasn't until I looked up that I saw the hole in the sunroof. Glass did not come down, it went out.”
NHTSA complaint #11057432, filed 2017-12, 10,241 miles“While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 miles per hour at 6:45 pm on tuesday, march 6th, my sunroof suddenly exploded and glass fragments fell inside my vehicle. At the time of the explosion, there were not any cars around my vehicle nor did I hit any object on the road including a pothole. The explosion sounded as if a gun went off near my head and the glass immediately began to split into small pieces. Other than having some ringing in my ears as a result of the explosion noise, I did not suffer any other physical damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11078384, filed 2018-03, 8,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10131836Mar 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been…
- 10111634Aug 25, 2016TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install…
- 10140577May 6, 2016TT: After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 | 46 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus ES350
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus ES350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology