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2017 Lexus NX300H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 NX300H.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2017 Lexus NX300H is a compact SUV specification requiring 4.6 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil and returning EPA ratings of 33/30/31 mpg through its Automatic (AV-S6) transmission. Reliability data places this year mid-cycle within the 20152020 production run, carrying just eleven total owner complaints—with latches, locks, and linkages cited as the primary concern—and zero recalls. That complaint volume sits well below the 26 logged for the 2015 launch year yet above the six recorded for 2020, positioning the 2017 model as a maturing entry in a generally stable reliability arc.

Model year2021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy33/30/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 460 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 460 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCLTSOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17, P225/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901259
Battery2880036133
Front wiper blades8522278012 alt 8521278011
Serpentine belt9091602721
Thermostat163250T030
Cabin air filter8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight4045 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined33 / 30 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Use JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 qt
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts96.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215.0
Rear Wheel Hub159.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.032 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity3.70-4.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance460 cca

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ IDLE rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 77
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .413
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
230.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
390.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Cooler (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Lexus NX300H sits at a notable low point in the first-generation NX300H's federal complaint arc, with just 11 complaints — down from 26 in 2015 and 17 in 2016 — and, uniquely for this generation, zero recalls. TSBs also dropped sharply from 201 in 2016 to 132 in 2017, suggesting the manufacturer had resolved many early-production teething issues by this point in the lifecycle. Complaints ticked back up to 19 in 2018 before declining to single digits in 2019–2020, meaning 2017 represents the bottom of a brief valley rather than the start of a sustained improvement. The target year's complaint areas are thinly spread — one each for latches/locks, electrical/back-over prevention, powertrain/engine, and electrical/brakes/forward collision avoidance — with four crash-associated complaints and zero fire complaints, and the data does not specify root causes for any of these issues. The single ongoing investigation persists across every model year in the record, so 2017 carries no unique investigative exposure. **Bottom line: 2017 is one of the cleaner years in this generation's federal record — zero recalls, the lowest complaint count before the later-model decline, and a reduced TSB burden — making it a solid choice among used NX300H model years.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
132
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1
Power Train,Engine1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Suspension,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 132 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 NX300H take?

4.6 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 NX300H have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NX300H get?

EPA figures are 33 city / 30 highway / 31 combined mpg.