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CarsLore / Lexus / RX350 / 2018

2018 Lexus RX350

18 owner complaints — #12 of 17 RX350 model years. 1 recall, 25 service bulletins.

18complaints · 3 crashes, 0 fires
1recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
12,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Lexus RX350, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Fuel/propulsion system6
  • Unknown or other4
  • Power train4
  • Service brakes3
  • Engine3
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Visibility/wiper2
  • Air bags1
  • Exterior lighting1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

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2004200520062007200920102011201220132015201620172018201920202021

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

In New Zealand

94 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2018 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
2018 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Best overall rating
5 / 5

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Recalls

20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline13 Jan 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

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.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Lexus told its dealers about the 2018 Lexus RX350: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
10238138SPOC: Effective immediately, Lexus is issuing a stop sale on part numbers 85212-YZZ2L-LX & 85212-YZZ2M-LX, which may have a quality concern relating to a missing kit component (mispack). Lexus is requesting the return of ALL Dealer inventory of these parts to your facing PDC for credit and inspection.
10235219DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall 20LA01 or Special Service Campaign 21LC01. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.
10235215TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
10235210TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
10235209OBSOLETE NOTICE February 02, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-23.
10224112TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
10220211TSB: Some 2017 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit water leaking from the moon roof when going through a high-pressure rinse cycle car wash. In most cases, a small amount of water is either missing or bouncing off the rain gutter and dripping into the interior (center console, seat, driver, etc.).
10220187TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
10217794TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is only relevant to models equipped with Limited Slip type (Dynamic Torque Vectoring) AWD systems. ?LX oil can be used in both LSD and non-LSD equipped vehicles, for vehicles with standard non-LSD AWD systems, the use of LX type gear oil proves no issue to substitute for the LT type gear oil typically found in Dynamic Torque Control AWD systems on RX350/L models. However, use of LT CANNOT be used in LSD equipped veh
10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
10214330TT: Some 17-22MY RX350 vehicles with engine serial numbers that start with F or G, may experience an engine oil leak condition from the No.2 Oil pan. This issue is currently under investigation. Please take detailed pictures of the location of the oil pan leak condition before repair. If the condition is on applicable vehicles with engine serial numbers that do not start with F or G, disregard and proceed with normal repair.
10210371TT: Some 2017-2022 RX350 vehicles may experience an engine oil leak condition from the No.2 Oil pan. This issue is currently under investigation. Please take detailed pictures of the location of the oil pan leak condition before repair.
10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the int
10207962TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.
10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
10202486TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
10202453TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
10201403OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
10201401TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.
10201394TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine.
10201355DP: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
10201354TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
10201353TT: Some 2015-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a ?Noise? or ?Abnormal Operation? condition from the rear differential front coupling. In some cases, even an ?AWD System Message? with or without a DTC may be present with or without other conditions present.
10201338TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
10201303TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is only relevant to models equipped with Limited Slip type (Dynamic Torque Vectoring) AWD systems. ?For vehicles with standard Non-LSD AWD systems, the use of LX type gear oil proves no issue to substitute for the LT type gear oil typically found in Dynamic Torque Control AWD systems on RX350/L models. ?The Difference between LT and LX gear oil can be easily identified by the color of the fluid. oLX gear oil is re

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)