2018 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 22 RX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 16,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 8,422 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 8,422 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It started happening a few month's after i purchased the car. I didn't think of it much because it was very faint and not loud at all. The noise was getting louder increasingly but slowly. The brakes worked fine so i let it go. Later on, it started bothering me every time i press the brake pedal…
Had an issue while driving the 2018 rx450h on may 4th where the car lights came on....engine light, awd, abs, etc and the car stalled completely. Had towed to dealership and they stated that it was 'fixed'. 4 weeks later while traveling at 70+ mph on major interstate, car stalled again the same…
On february 13, 2020 my wife and i were driving from fort myers, fl to sarasota, fl on i-75. At about port charlotte exit the car started to shake and the engine shut down. We were in the left lane going between 75 to 80 miles per hour. Fortunately i was able to maneuver the car into the median…
Other Lexus RX Hybrid years
← 2017 RX Hybrid · 2019 RX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 RX Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 RX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RX Hybrid | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 RX Hybrid | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 RX Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 RX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 RX Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 RX Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 59 | 3 |
| 2006 RX Hybrid | 154 | 5 |
| 2005 RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 RX Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.