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2018 Lexus IS300 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2018 Lexus IS300 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (3) and the body, doors & structure (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2019 has 7.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical IS300 year, for its age

#220 most complained-about 2018 vehicle

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Most common 2018 Lexus IS300 problems

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No recalls for the 2018 Lexus IS300

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Lexus IS300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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6 complaints about the 2018 Lexus IS300

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Fuel system

The contact owns a 2018 Lexus IS300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt sluggish. The contact then heard an abnormal cranking noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she recorded the noise then took the vehicle back to the dealer; however, the dealer informed her that the fuel injectors might need to be replaced. The vehicle was...

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repaired; however, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that additional pressure on the accelerator pedal was needed for the vehicle to perform as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was notified of a possible buy back. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11492601
Body, doors & structure

I was driving down the highway at 70 mph and it was windy at the same time. Out of no where my sunroof window exploded shattering the glass. Luckily I usually keep the cover close. It sounded a gun shot that went off. There was nothing around me that would come down and break the window of the sunroof. It just happened out of no where.

Filed Incident Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11460066
Transmission & drivetrainCrash1 injury

2018 Lexus is 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling while trying to make a u-turn. *Ld *js

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11340152
Fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus is 300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact reached out to lexus of north miami located at (14100 biscayne blvd, north miami, fl 33181) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11318475
Body, doors & structure1 injury

Driving on 285 east in atlanta ga 11/29/2018 when my lexus is 300 sunroof exploded. All windows were closed temperature was 37 degrees. It sound like a gun went off. Glass fell from the roof and piece of the glass went in my left eye. I made appointment for the eye doctor for 11/30/2018

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11154859
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel system

When I accelerate from a stop or while moving on a roadway, the engine seems to stall. I'm not talking about the normal turbo spooling stall. It lasts for about 3 to 5 full seconds. When you need power to prevent an accident, you can't afford that time lag, as it could cause your death. The dealer told me that lexus says it's normal, they all do it. I don't feel any manufacturer would deliberately build and sell a vehicle that would put the occupants in danger of possible death. The dealer picked up the car and...

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after five days called me to say nothing is wrong and they can't fix the problem because lexus company says it's normal. At this point I'm refusing to drive the car, it's extremely dangerous. I have only driven it about 188 miles since buying it almost 1 month ago. I called the dealer about my concern after having the car only 20 days.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11149541

Lexus IS300: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20197011Wheels & tiresA
20186010Fuel systemA
All IS300 years

2018 Lexus IS300 vs rivals

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Questions about the 2018 Lexus IS300

Does the 2018 Lexus IS300 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Lexus IS300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus IS300?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (3), body, doors & structure (2), engine & cooling (1).

How many complaints has the 2018 Lexus IS300 had?

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 5, 2018 and the latest on November 7, 2022. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2018 Lexus IS300 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 87 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus IS300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2018 Lexus IS300 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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