Model year
2017 Lexus LS
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name LS for 2017. Under the matched names LS460 and LS600H, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for LS460 are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 7 complaints
- 2003 1 complaints
- 2004 8 complaints
- 2005 5 complaints
- 2006 17 complaints
- 2007 45 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 13 complaints
- 2010 8 complaints
- 2011 9 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 6 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 15 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 5 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2017. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS460 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| LS600H | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for LS460
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for LS460
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for LS460
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2017 Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2017 Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2017 Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 460 · 4.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| LS 460 AWD · 4.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| LS 460 L · 4.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| LS 460 L AWD · 4.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Lexus LS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.