One of the lowest-complaint NX years
The 2018 NX has about 40 complaints per 100,000 sold.
Updated November 2026 · based on 26 owner complaints and 1 recalls
42 24% below the NX average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every NX year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
No single repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Lexus NX
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 NX has 1 recall on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2018 Lexus NX reliable?
One of the lowest-complaint NX years. The 2018 NX has about 40 complaints per 100,000 sold.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus NX have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Lexus NX problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Lexus NX300 SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.