2017 Lexus IS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Lexus IS, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS 200t. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rain, water leaked into the dashboard causing the headlights to fail. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was determined to be a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11583922, filed 2024-04, 96,000 miles“The vehicle is experiencing a failure of the dual-zone HVAC system where the passenger side consistently blows hot air while the driver side is set to cold. This indicates a failure of the HVAC blend door actuator (servo motor), which is a known issue for this model year. This failure poses a safety risk as it can prevent proper defrosting and defogging of the windshield during inclement weather, obstructing driver visibility. Also should note While driving, the vehicle becomes excessively loud and behaves as if it is stuck in the wrong gear, accompanied by a significant loss of engine power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724450, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11020656Jun 13, 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 3 | 33% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 10 | 8% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus IS
6 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus IS
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.
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