Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Lexus RX350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Lexus RX350 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Lexus RX350 is rated as above-average due to relatively low complaint counts and a single significant recall pertaining to the fuel pump. The model demonstrates fewer issues compared to others in its class, with many complaints being non-recurrent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | occasional |
| brakes | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough idling indicating fuel pump issues
- Transmission slipping or unusual noises
- Increased stopping distances or brake pedal noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Lexus RX350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.