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#BS-2018-LEXRX3-45AA

2018 Lexus Rx350

Based on reports from 30 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
30
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
132
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 30 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

8 owners reported fuel system issues β€” failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) β€’ Median: 12K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System8 (27%)
Drivetrain4 (13%)
Other4 (13%)
Engine3 (10%)
Speed Control3 (10%)
Brakes3 (10%)
Visibility2 (7%)
Airbags1 (3%)

2018 Lexus Rx350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lexus Rx350, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lexus Rx350, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lexus Rx350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lexus Rx350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
18
5
19
18
20
3
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Lexus Rx350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V012000May 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 30 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2018 Lexus Rx350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus Rx350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Lexus Rx350 is related to the fuel system, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Lexus Rx350 reliable?
The 2018 Lexus Rx350 has 30 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Lexus Rx350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Lexus Rx350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Lexus Rx350 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Rx350 problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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