2018 Lexus RX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2018 Lexus RX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (6 reports).

0Recalls
26Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Lexus RX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Lexus RX.

Most common 2018 Lexus RX problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes6
Engine4
Electrical System3
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Visibility1

What owners report

2026-09-29, Engine
Car dead stopped two times in the middle of roads. No warning. No signal. Just hard stopped.
2026-08-20, Air Bags
On XXX, our 2018 Lexus RX 350L was involved in a high-speed collision in [XXX]. The vehicle struck a Jersey/concrete barrier with the left front of the vehicle. The collision caused extensive damage to the left-front corner of the vehicle. The left-front wheel and suspension were severely displaced, with substantial damage extending through the left-front body structure toward the driver's door area. The vehicle was subsequently declared a total loss by the insurance company. Despite the severity of the collision, none of the vehicle's airbags deployed, including the driver's frontal airbag and driver's side curtain airbag. I am reporting this because I am concerned that the Supplemental
2026-04-28, Steering
I was starting to lose control of the car and took it to the dealership for a check . The car has only 52000 miles and the Ball Joints and the sway bar links are leaking grease according to the dealer
2026-03-29, Engine
1. Check engine light comes on. 2. Intelligent collision system (ICS) plashing while driving
2026-02-03, Unknown Or Other
The 12.3-inch display of the instrument panel is blank at startup. Operating the vehicle with this display blank reduces the ability to see certain malfunction indicators. If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2018 Lexus RX questions

Does the 2018 Lexus RX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Lexus RX at this time.

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

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (6), Service Brakes (6), Engine (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Lexus RX 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.

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