2018 Lexus RX350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX350 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus RX350. That ranks 12th out of 20 RX350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Lexus RX350 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 | 6 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 22% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 22% | 14,460 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 17% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 17% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 9,825 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Lexus RX350 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 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, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
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.
When stepping on the gas petal one of three things happen. 1. Normal acceleration which you expect after 60 years of driving and which we obtain from a 2014 lexus rx350 that we own. 2. Hesitation of between 1 and 5 seconds before acceleration begins. 3 excessive acceleration ( surg of acceleration…
I tried accelerating on the highway (pch in santa monica, ca) while traveling forward at about 45-50 mph, but the vehicle hesitated. This is the forth time there has been a hesitation in acceleration since owning the car, but this time there was a message on my dash. The message stated that there…
While traveling north on interstate 95 in the middle lane at approximately 60mph after switching into left lane saw brake lights ahead and stepped on brake pedal. Heard slight pop sound, brake pedal went immediately to the floor. Car did not stop or slow down. Swerved to left to avoid directly…
Bridgestone tires, tx8a ec1, size p235/55r20, are 2 years old with just over 14000 miles, and all tire thread is gone. Local tire store tells me that they must be replaced and he suspects manufacturing defects. Tires were rotated by lexus at 5000 miles and 10000 miles.
My wife was driving down i-75 on a very rainy downpour. She turned on the wipers and the passenger side wipers did not work. She arrived home and took the car the next day to a lexus dealership. The bolts were loose. There should be a fail safe to prevent this from happening. Of all the cars we…
Other Lexus RX350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 RX350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 RX350 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 RX350 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 RX350 | 46 | 3 |
| 2016 RX350 | 58 | 3 |
| 2015 RX350 | 42 | 1 |
| 2014 RX350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 RX350 | 59 | 1 |
| 2012 RX350 | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 RX350 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 RX350 | 94 | 1 |
| 2009 RX350 | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 RX350 | 126 | 0 |
| 2007 RX350 | 167 | 1 |
| 2006 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus RX350?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Lexus RX350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Lexus RX350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX350 model years, the 2018 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.