2018 Lexus RX recalls and problems
No recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus RX.
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2018 Lexus RX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Car dead stopped two times in the middle of roads. No warning. No signal. Just hard stopped.
On …, our 2018 Lexus RX 350L was involved in a high-speed collision in […]. 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…
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
1. Check engine light comes on. 2. Intelligent collision system (ICS) plashing while driving
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…
RX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 47 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 34 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 70 | 9 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2010 RX has the most complaints (77). All Lexus RX years →
Questions
- Does the 2018 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Lexus RX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus RX?
- Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (6 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
- How many 2018 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 26 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2026.