There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Lexus RX Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,422 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 600 miles · reported Feb 24, 2021
It started happening a few month's after I purchased the car. I didn't think of it much because it was very faint and not loud at all. The noise was getting louder increasingly but slowly. The brakes worked fine so I let it go. Later on, it started bothering me every time I press the brake pedal. The squawky noise became really annoying so I took it to the dealer where I purchased the car. Their service person didn't think it was a problem and didn't want to try to investigate the issue. A few weeks/months (Not sure how long) later, I took it to another dealer and they contacted lexus and…
Engine · at 16,500 miles · reported Jun 10, 2020
Had an issue while driving the 2018 rx450h on may 4th where the car lights came on....engine light, AWD, ABS, etc and the car stalled completely. Had towed to dealership and they stated that it was 'fixed'. 4 weeks later while traveling at 70+ MPH on major interstate, car stalled again the same way....lights on, etc.. Was luckily in the right lane of 4 wide traffic as car went to a stop quickly. Was stranded in a heavy traffic lane, car would not shift into neutral to push out of traffic. Was 2 hours from home, had another lexus dealership tow the car and they came back within a few hours and…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 8,422 miles · reported Feb 24, 2020
On february 13, 2020 my wife and I were driving from fort myers, fl to sarasota, fl on I-75. At about port charlotte exit the car started to shake and the engine shut down. We were in the left lane going between 75 to 80 miles per hour. Fortunately I was able to maneuver the car into the median. Automobiles behind me had to suddenly break to avoid hitting us. The lexus 2018 rx 450hl has the same gasoline
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,422 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.