- The 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.
- The risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Lexus RX350 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus RX350 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2020 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical RX350 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Lexus RX350 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus RX350: every year compared
All RX350 years2018 Lexus RX350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2018 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS300 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES300H | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS350 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Lexus RX350
Does the 2018 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Lexus RX350: fuel pump (January 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Lexus RX350 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Lexus RX350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus RX350 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.
Which Lexus RX350 years have the most complaints?
2007 (225), 2008 (196), 2010 (171). See every Lexus RX350 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Lexus RX350 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