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2018 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus RX350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lexus RX350 has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Power train
3Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Visibility/wiper
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Structure
1Exterior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Lexus RX350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2018 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
DEAR CUSTOMERE SERVICES, I GOT A NOTICE FOR RECALL FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL 1- I MAKE AN APPOINT WITH LEXUS OF LAS VEGAS FOR A RECALL ON MAY 06, 2020 LATER ON THE LEXUS OF LAS VEGAS CANCELED MY AN APPOINTMENT DUE TO THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE ' 2- I MAKE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO BRING MY CAR FOR A RECALL…
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