2018 Lexus NX300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NX300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus NX300. That ranks 2nd out of 3 NX300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus NX300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 50% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 39,941 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus NX300 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus nx300. The contact stated that while parked in front of a store with the engine running, a pedestrian informed him that an unknown fluid had been pouring from underneath the engine. The contact immediately exited the vehicle and called the fire department. Once the…
Issue: bottom door panels accumulate an abnormal amount of dirt and snow. In addition, the rear door accumulates dirt in the gap between the wheel arch trim and door.
I was involved in high impact front end collision on a highway . Lady stop on highway in front of me. My car is totaled a complete loss. No airbags deployed . Everyone at the scene including witnesses comment their disbelief . Emt ambulance staff on lookers etc asked why didn't airbags deploy .
Abnormal, dragging, noise that feels like a brake problem, coming from front driver side when braking in stop and go traffic - noise louder when on downgrade on when there's more pressure.also at times loud clunking noise when reversing and applying service brake. Dealership says its a normal…
Serious safety issues involving lexus nx300 2018: need urgent recall: toyota usa leadership released all lexus nx300 2018 cars to the market with incomplete reverse camera which is a life threatening technical difficulty resulting in human fatalities. However, mr. David christ, the vp of toyota usa…
Other Lexus NX300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 NX300 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 NX300 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus NX300?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus NX300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Lexus NX300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NX300 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.