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Lexus IS200TModel year report

2017 Lexus IS200T Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Lexus IS200T (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Lexus IS200T. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 98 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Has thrown a code about airbags. I also have issues with at times the vehicle will not start. Attached multiple pictures (depress brake, brake fluid low)the cruise control would not set on multiple occasions. (radar can't be set.) I didn't get a picture I was driving. I have had a lot of issues with my car. Within the first 5 months of purchasing the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11114320, filed 2018-07

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 54,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201822020220212
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Lexus IS200T. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
IS200T · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning not available, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Lexus IS200T version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
IS 200t RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Lexus IS200T → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 98 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 98 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus IS200T

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017726,0002526—Not enough data
2016932,0000526—Not enough data

All Lexus IS200T model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Lexus IS200T have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Lexus IS200T as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Lexus IS200T is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2017 Lexus IS200T been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 Lexus IS200T do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Lexus IS200T 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus IS200T get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Lexus IS200T (IS 200t, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Lexus IS200T reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 54,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.