2018 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus RX, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2018 Lexus RX has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other RX 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 RX median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. At [XXX] on [XXX], I was pulling into my gym's parking lot, when I stepped on the break to park my car, instead of stopping, the car accelerates rapidly and crashed through the other side of the sidewalk where there were light pole and cement walls, throwing me forward and backward with seat…
I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding a issue with my 2018 Lexus RX450hL involving the brake actuator. Since purchasing the vehicle at 63,000 miles, I have noticed hissing, clicking, and squeaking noises when applying the brakes. As the mileage increased to 83,000, these noises have…
The car makes a "Brake Squawk" noise when the brake pedal is applied. The noise sometimes is unbearable. Dealer replaced the brake actuator. The noise came back after a few months.
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