One of the lowest-complaint RX years
The 2018 RX has a very low complaint rate. A few owners report fuel pump failure, covered by a Toyota recall, and a blank instrument display.
Updated November 2026 · based on 47 owner complaints and 2 recalls
42 31% below the RX average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every RX 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
Fuel pump failure
Fuel pump can fail and stall the car.
Fix: Free under Toyota fuel pump recall if included
Fuel system
Blank instrument display
The screen stays blank at startup.
Fix: Display $800 to $1,500
Other
Recalls
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 RX
- Check the VIN for an open fuel pump recall.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 RX has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
- Start the car several times and watch the display.Infotainment screens on these cars can freeze, reboot or go black. On many cars the backup camera and climate controls run through the same screen.
Questions
Is the 2018 Lexus RX reliable?
One of the lowest-complaint RX years. The 2018 RX has a very low complaint rate. A few owners report fuel pump failure, covered by a Toyota recall, and a blank instrument display.
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus RX have?
2 recalls. 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 RX problems?
Fuel pump failure; Blank instrument display.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Lexus RX350 SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.