LEXUS ES350 (2017) recall — Steering
Toyota recalls 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles with potential loose tie rod lock nut that could cause loss of steering and crash risk. Owners should contact Toyota for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles because the right-hand tie rod lock nut may loosen over time, potentially causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the lock nut inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226162-toyota-lexus-es350-2017-steering-recall-loose-lock-nut-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226162-toyota-lexus-es350-2017-steering-recall-loose-lock-nut-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V415000
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“Toyota Lexus ES350 (2017) Steering Recall: Loose Lock Nut Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226162-toyota-lexus-es350-2017-steering-recall-loose-lock-nut-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V415000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V415000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod can separate, causing loss of steering control. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden maneuvers or when the vehicle is not properly maintained.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles are affected. Drivers with the right-hand tie rod lock nut that may loosen over time are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Lexus ES350 has a right-hand side tie rod lock nut that may loosen over time. The recall began on July 26, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Have Lock Nut Inspected
Dealers will inspect the lock nut and replace it, the steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly if loose.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Lexus ES350 with a right-hand side tie rod lock nut that may loosen over time is affected.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to have the lock nut inspected and replaced at no cost.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V415000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 17V415000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V415000 (June 29, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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