Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V415000 Reported June 29, 2017

Loose lock nut may cause tie rod separation

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Steering · 1,761 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V415000
Manufacturer Campaign
HLC
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,761
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2017
Completion Rate
94.15

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 17V415000 or campaign HLC.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V415000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V415000?

NHTSA recall 17V415000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 29, 2017. It addresses: Loose lock nut may cause tie rod separation. The recall affects approximately 1,761 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V415000 or the manufacturer campaign number HLC. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.