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2017 Lexus IS200T

5/5

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Safety ratings

2017 Lexus IS200T 4 DR RWD

5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
5/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 9.5%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 10031

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. - 001. Load Cell Location.jpgNo. - 002. Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. - 003. Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. - 004. Manufacturer's Label.jpgNo. - 005. Tire Placard.jpgNo. - 006. 2017 Lexus IS 200t Frontal as Delivered.jpgNo. - 007. Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.jpgNo. - 008. Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 009. Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 010. Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 011. Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 012. Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 013. Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 014. Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 015. Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 016. Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 017. Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 018. Pre-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. - 019. Post-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. - 020. Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. - 021. Post-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. - 022. Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. - 023. Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. - 024. Pre-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. - 025. Post-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. - 026. Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. - 027. Post-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. - 028. Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. - 029. Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. - 030. Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 031. Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 032. Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. - 033. Post-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. - 034. Pre-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. - 035. Post-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. - 036. Pre-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.jpgNo. - 037. Post-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.jpgNo. - 038. Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.jpgNo. - 039. Post-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.jpgNo. - 040. Pre-Test Driver Dummy Feet.jpgNo. - 041. Post-Test Driver Dummy Feet.jpgNo. - 042. Pre-Test Driver's Side Knee Bolster.jpgNo. - 043. Post-Test Driver's Side Knee Bolster.jpgNo. - 044. Pre-Test Driver's Side Floorpan.jpgNo. - 045. Post-Test Driver's Side Floorpan.jpgNo. - 046. Post-Test Driver Dummy Face.jpgNo. - 047. Post-Test Driver Dummy Contact with Airbag.jpgNo. - 048. Test Driver Dummy Contact with Headrest.jpgNo. - 048a. Post-Test Driver Dummy Contact with Curtain Airbag.jpgNo. - 048b. Post-Test Driver Dummy Contact with Knee Airbag.jpgNo. - 049. Pre-Test View of the Steering Wheel.jpgNo. - 050. Post-Test View of the Steering Wheel.jpgNo. - 051. Pre-Test Passenger Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 052. Post-Test Passenger Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 053. Pre-Test Passenger Dummy Window View.jpgNo. - 054. Post-Test Passenger Dummy Window View.jpgNo. - 072. Post-Test Speed Trap Read-Out.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 10044

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No. 001   As Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002   As Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003   Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004   Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005   Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006   Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007   Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008   Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009   Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010   Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011   Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012   Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013   Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014   Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015   Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016   Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 050   Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. 053   Pre-Test View of Fuel Filler Cap or Fuel Filler Neck.JPGNo. 070   Head Restraint Use and Adjustment Information from Vehicle Owner Manual.jpg

Crash test #3NHTSA test 10046

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001  As Delivered Right Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002  As Delivered Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003  Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004  Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005  Pre-Test Left Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006  Post-Test Left Front ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007  Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008  Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009  Pre-Test Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010  Post-Test Left Rear ¾ View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011  Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012  Post-Test Rear Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013  Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014  Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015  Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016  Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017  Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 031  Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 041  Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGNo. 044  Pre-Test Right Side View of Driver Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGNo. 054  Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-Up Knee Contact View.jpgNo. 078  Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Torso Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 079  Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact View.JPGNo. 080  Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 088  Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Impactor Face.JPG

Recalls (2)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 20V012000 · 13/01/2020

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 20V682000 · 04/11/2020

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Owner complaints

7
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • FUEL SYSTEM2
  • GASOLINE2
  • AIR BAGS2
  • SUSPENSION1
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
  • WHEELS1
Read individual complaints (7 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/28/2020· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS IS200T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED UPON DEPRESSING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PUSH TO START BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. AUTONATION TOYOTA CERRITOS (18700 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703, (562) 802-4000) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

  • 09/30/2021· SUSPENSION

    The contact owns a 2017 Lexus IS200T. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, grinding noises were heard and the front driver side tire would jump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed it with tire scrub. The vehicle was taken to another dealer Lexus of Seattle (20300 Hwy 99, Lynnwood, WA 98036), and diagnosed as tire scrub from suspension and tire friction with the geometry of the vehicle from manufacturing. The contact was informed by the dealer that the grinding noises were normal, and no correction was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide assistance since the contact had purchased the vehicle from a third party. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

  • 09/21/2017· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS IS200T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF SERRAMONTE (700 SERRAMONTE BLVD IN COLMA, CA), BUT THE FAILRE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDED THE CONTACT FILE FOR THE STATE LEMON LAW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 320.

  • 09/07/2018· AIR BAGS

    SRS AIRBAG MALFUNCTION

  • 07/28/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    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.

  • 03/15/2021· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS IS200T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RE-FUELING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO PROPERLY SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER LEXUS OF WESLEY CHAPEL LOCATED AT 5350 EAGLESTON BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544 WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

  • 02/20/2020· WHEELS

    LEASED A BRAND NEW LEXUS 2017 IS200T F SPORT. HAD TO GET NEW BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT AT 13K MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT 22K MILES. I DRIVE THE CAR ABOUT 10K MILES A YEAR ONLY FOR SHORT WORK AND SCHOOL COMMUTE. I HAVE NEVER RACED OR OVER USED THE BRAKES REAR BRAKE PADS ARE STILL ORIGINAL. .