Model year guide

2017 Lexus is 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Lexus is 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

2017 Lexus is 300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Lexus is 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Lexus is 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Lexus is 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Lexus is 300 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Lexus is 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Lexus is 300. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088). Safe…

Transport Canada #2020514 · Oct 2020

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for instal…

Transport Canada #2017363 · Jul 2017

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2017 Lexus is 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
300
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2017 Lexus is 300 vehicles on record

Other Lexus is 300 model years

2017 Lexus is 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Lexus is 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 Lexus is 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus is 300 get?

The 2017 Lexus is 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.