2018 Lexus RX recalls & problems
The 2018 Lexus RX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 26 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2018 Lexus RX.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
RX 450h AWD Hybrid
| City / highway | 31 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel
RX 450h L AWD Hybrid
| City / highway | 29 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,850/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 6 | — |
| Service brakes | 6 | — |
| Engine | 4 | — |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Structure Body › Door › Handle › Interior | 3 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance Warnings | 2 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Fuel pump | 1 | — |
| Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Back over prevention Warnings | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 1, 2026Engine
Car dead stopped two times in the middle of roads. No warning. No signal. Just hard stopped. - Aug 10, 2026 · crash · 1 injuryAir bags
On XXX, our 2018 Lexus RX 350L was involved in a high-speed collision in [XXX]. The vehicle struck a Jersey/concrete barrier with the left front of the vehicle. The collision caused extensive damage to the left-front corner of the vehicle. The left-front wheel and suspension were severely displaced, with substantial damage extending through the left-front body structure toward the driver's door area. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by the insurance company. Despite the severity of the collision, none of the vehicle's airbags deployed, including the driver's frontal airbag and driver's side curtain airbag. I am reporting this because I am concerned that the Supplemental… - Apr 13, 2026Steering
I was starting to lose control of the car and took it to the dealership for a check . The car has only 52000 miles and the Ball Joints and the sway bar links are leaking grease according to the dealer - Mar 28, 2026Engine
1. Check engine light comes on. 2. Intelligent collision system (ICS) plashing while driving - Feb 2, 2026Unknown or other
The 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel is blank at startup. Operating the vehicle with this display blank reduces the ability to see certain malfunction indicators. If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. - Jul 1, 2023Engine
Engine block #1 misfire , 02/gasoline ratio level problem - Sep 4, 2025Visibility/wiper
I have a panoramic sunroof and the sunshade retracts when the switch is pressed but the shade bunches up and stops before fully retracting. It appears from online searches that itâs a well known problem with Lexus and can result in a very costly repair thatâs caused in no part by the owners of the vehicles. A recall of this manufacturing defect needs to be issued. - Jul 30, 2025 · 47,518 milesStructure › Body › Door › Handle › Interior
The contact owns a 2018 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that upon arriving to the residence and parking the vehicle, the front driverâs side door failed to open while pulling on the interior door handle. The contact rolled down the window and was able to open the front driverâs side door while pulling the exterior door handle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driverâs side door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Lexus Special Service Campaign Number: 20LC02. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,518.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.