2018 Lexus NXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus NX, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2018 Lexus NX has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Carry handle, shell, base | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Lexus NX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other NX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NX median. How we score
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What NX owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2018 Lexus NX300 F Sport, stalled while driving, pulled over to safe location turned off vehicle, restarted and proceeded to drive a little. Warning came up on display " Engine power reduced, go to dealer". I was able to drive the car home since it was only 2 miles away. Looked up issue on…
The car has shut down. There was a recall for code p125d which was recalled for my vehicle. I have had the car for less than a year. I don't know if the recall was performed on my vehicle but it is having the recall issue.
I own a 2018 Lexus NX F Sport and have had repeated fuel pump failures since purchasing the vehicle in October 2022. We have replaced the fuel pump twice — once at the dealership where we bought it and again less than a year ago. Despite these repairs, the same issue continues to occur. There were…
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