2017 Lexus IS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 55%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Lexus IS, 55% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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 own a 2017 Lexus IS 200t that is experiencing fuel pump failure. Although I checked my VIN and confirmed there are no open recalls listed, the symptoms match the known fuel pump issues affecting other Lexus vehicles from similar model years. The only reason my vehicle is not included is because my VIN falls outside of the specific batch covered by the recall, even though 2016 and 2017 models share the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704536, filed 2025-12“I have been having problems with hard starts, rough idle, engine dying. My vehicle is experiencing all the same reported issues as a recall issued for a fuel pump on my make/model. My VIN however, is not covered under the recall. I've contacted Lexus and they said that if enough people complained that they could make this fall under the recall. It only has problems at idle and upon acceleration. Once a decent speed is reached, I have no problems. This is intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645663, filed 2025-02“I was driving my vehicle and then the entire car shut off going about 50 MPH causing the car to immediately stall. Nothing eventually worked making me have to push my car onto the side of the highway. Replaced the alternator and battery. Eventually got my car scanned and the issue I’m having is a fueling system problem. Did some research and my car 2017 IS350 f sport did eventually have that recall issue. The vehicle was not showing any problems before hand it just happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11651863, filed 2025-03“It was regular morning on memorial day and I had not used the car all weekend since I really dont drive unless it to and back from work. I started the engine like would any other day and the car began to shake out of nowhere. The check engine went off, the yield sign went off and the traction control went off. I thought maybe it was time to change my brakes because the dealership had recommended it. I changed my brakes and got new tires but the car still shook. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592313, filed 2024-06“I am unable to shut the engine off to pump fuel into the vehicle. The purge valve has been replaced, that maf sensor has been cleaned the leak detector pump has been changed. The vehicle will shut off and go into low power mode while driving on Highway, the idling is rough. The check engine light will not go off. The code is reading Po171.”
NHTSA complaint #11751475, filed 2026-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2017 | 6 | 55% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 7% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus IS
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 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