CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Lexus NX300 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).
2018 Lexus NX300 recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on these vehicles.
Most common 2018 Lexus NX300 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LEXUS NX300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, A PEDESTRIAN INFORMED HIM THAT AN UNKNOWN FLUID HAD BEEN POURING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. ONCE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL HOSE WAS TORN WHICH CAUSED A MASSIVE FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED A TEMPORARY RUBBER HOSE WITH THE CLAMPS FROM THE RUPTURED HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROHRICH LEXUS (2115 W LIBERTY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226) AND THE FUEL HOSE FAILURE WAS LINKED TO A RODENT CHEWING ON THE FU
ISSUE: BOTTOM DOOR PANELS ACCUMULATE AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF DIRT AND SNOW. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DOOR ACCUMULATES DIRT IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE WHEEL ARCH TRIM AND DOOR.
I WAS INVOLVED IN HIGH IMPACT FRONT END COLLISION ON A HIGHWAY . LADY STOP ON HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR IS TOTALED A COMPLETE LOSS. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED . EVERYONE AT THE SCENE INCLUDING WITNESSES COMMENT THEIR DISBELIEF . EMT AMBULANCE STAFF ON LOOKERS ETC ASKED WHY DIDN'T AIRBAGS DEPLOY .
ABNORMAL, DRAGGING, NOISE THAT FEELS LIKE A BRAKE PROBLEM, COMING FROM FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEN BRAKING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC - NOISE LOUDER WHEN ON DOWNGRADE ON WHEN THERE'S MORE PRESSURE.ALSO AT TIMES LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN REVERSING AND APPLYING SERVICE BRAKE. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS A NORMAL NOISE, THEY HAVE SAID THAT IT IS THE FUEL TANK AND THAT ITS FUEL MOVING AROUND. THIS ABNORMAL NOISE CAN BE HEARD AND FELT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN STEP AND GO TRAFFIC. AND AT OTHER TIMES. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL FUEL LEVELS, DUE TANK AT/1/2-3/4 AND 1/4 . ALSO WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON A STATIONARY POSITION AND YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND, THIS ONLY HAPPENS ONCE AFTER CAR MOV
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVING LEXUS NX300 2018: NEED URGENT RECALL: TOYOTA USA LEADERSHIP RELEASED ALL LEXUS NX300 2018 CARS TO THE MARKET WITH INCOMPLETE REVERSE CAMERA WHICH IS A LIFE THREATENING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY RESULTING IN HUMAN FATALITIES. HOWEVER, MR. DAVID CHRIST, THE VP OF TOYOTA USA & GM LEXUS REFUSED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM TO MAKE EASY PROFITS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED IN THE 2019 MODELS BUT ALL 2018 MODELS REMAIN IN GREAT DANGER.
2018 Lexus NX300 questions
Does the 2018 Lexus NX300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Lexus NX300: Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus NX300?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Lexus NX300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.