2018 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems

The 2018 Lexus RX350 has 1 safety recall and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Lexus RX350 recalls

Recall 20V-012: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2018 Lexus RX350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Power Train	4
Unknown or Other	4
Engine	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Service Brakes	3
Visibility/Wiper	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Air Bags	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Lexus RX350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 100 miles · reported Apr 23, 2021

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 much more than expected). This excess acceleration may happen after the hesitation or there could be "normal" acceleration after the hesitation and happens when accelerating after being stopped.. The hesitation and excess acceleration can be from a stopped position ie stop sign or traffic light or…

Engine · at 12,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 2020

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 was "an obstruction with the pedal and acceleration was retarded." I later looked down at the pedals felt around the them, but found nothing obstructing. At the time, the vehicle had less than a quarter tank of gas but not low enough for the low fuel warning to come on. After driving about 15 more…

Service Brakes · at 20,000 miles · reported Nov 6, 2020

While traveling north on interstate 95 in the middle lane at approximately 60mph after switching into left lane saw brake lights ahead and stepped on brake pedal. Heard slight pop sound, brake pedal went immediately to the floor. Car did not stop or slow down. Swerved to left to avoid directly hitting car in front of me but hit jersey wall and the car. My car kept going another couple hundred yards before it finally stopped. Car was totaled.without functioning brakes adaptive cruise control or forward collision braking were useless.

Unknown or Other · at 14,460 miles · reported Oct 26, 2020

Bridgestone tires, tx8a ec1, size p235/55r20, are 2 years old with just over 14000 miles, and all tire thread is gone. Local tire store tells me that they must be replaced and he suspects manufacturing defects. Tires were rotated by lexus at 5000 miles and 10000 miles.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 3, 2020

My wife was driving down I-75 on a very rainy downpour. She turned on the wipers and the passenger side wipers did not work. She arrived home and took the car the next day to a lexus dealership. The bolts were loose. There should be a fail safe to prevent this from happening. Of all the cars we have owned..........this has never happened before.(Including a 2007 lexus we also drive).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Lexus RX350: 20V-012 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus RX350?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (6 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.