2018 Lexus NX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus NX. That ranks 10th out of 12 NX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (7 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus NX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 44% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 25% | 232,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 232,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus NX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Lexus NX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Foam is breaking off of the shell. Reached out to Chicco and issue was not resolved nor replaced. This seems to be a reoccurring problem with this car seat. For it to have an 8 year lifespan, it hardly lasts 2 years before Chicco deems it unsafe and needs replaced on my dime. Highly frustrated…
My 2018 Lexus NX300 F Sport, stalled while driving, pulled over to safe location turned off vehicle, restarted and proceeded to drive a little. Warning came up on display " Engine power reduced, go to dealer". I was able to drive the car home since it was only 2 miles away. Looked up issue on…
The car has shut down. There was a recall for code p125d which was recalled for my vehicle. I have had the car for less than a year. I don't know if the recall was performed on my vehicle but it is having the recall issue.
The contact owns a 2018 Lexus NX300. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the message "Check Oil" and the Master Warning Light was flashing on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle…
I own a 2018 Lexus NX F Sport and have had repeated fuel pump failures since purchasing the vehicle in October 2022. We have replaced the fuel pump twice â once at the dealership where we bought it and again less than a year ago. Despite these repairs, the same issue continues to occur. There…
Other Lexus NX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NX | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 NX | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 NX | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 NX | 17 | 3 |
| 2022 NX | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 NX | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 NX | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 NX | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 NX | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 NX | 17 | 1 |
| 2015 NX | 26 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus NX?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus NX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Lexus NX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX model years, the 2018 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.