Vehicle recall 17V415000 · June 29, 2017
2017 Lexus ES350
The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
- Consequence
- If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V415000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2017
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- HLC
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,761
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lexus ES350 (2017): 2017
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