This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2017 Lexus Is200t.
The 2016 to 2017 Lexus IS200t received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. The frontal crash test yielded 4 out of 5 stars, while the side crash test earned 5 out of 5 stars. The rollover test and side pole test both received 5 out of 5 stars. This NHTSA rating applies across the model years shown until the next redesign.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 Lexus IS200T has 2 recalls, both concerning the same fuel pump defect that can cause the engine to stall while driving and raise the risk of a crash.
The two recalls cover the same underlying issue across a broad range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles from that era. The fuel pump can fail without warning, cutting engine power while the vehicle is in motion and leaving the driver with reduced ability to accelerate or maintain safe speed in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
