2018 Lexus Is 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Service bulletins (116)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-02-09 · 23LE02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2015-2020 model year (my) vehicles that were not previously involved in a safety recall
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-06-20 · LSB002121Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the techstream ?control the injection mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles equipped with an fks engine
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-06-20 · LSB002121Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the techstream ?control the injection mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles equipped with an fks engine
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Showing the 6 most recent of 116 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-11-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 lexus is300. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt sluggish. the contact then heard an abnormal cranking noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated tha…”
2022-04-07 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving down the highway at 70 mph and it was windy at the same time. out of no where my sunroof window exploded shattering the glass. luckily i usually keep the cover close. it sounded a gun shot that went off. there was nothing around me that would come down and break the window of the sunroof. it just happened out of no where.…”
2020-07-20 · Power Train · 💥 crash“2018 lexus is 300. consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling while trying to make a u-turn. *ld *js…”
2020-03-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus is 300. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact reached out to lexus of north mi…”
2018-11-29 · Structure:body · 7,000 mi“driving on 285 east in atlanta ga 11/29/2018 when my lexus is 300 sunroof exploded. all windows were closed temperature was 37 degrees. it sound like a gun went off. glass fell from the roof and piece of the glass went in my left eye. i made appointment for the eye doctor for 11/30/2018…”
2018-11-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 240 mi“when i accelerate from a stop or while moving on a roadway, the engine seems to stall. i'm not talking about the normal turbo spooling stall. it lasts for about 3 to 5 full seconds. when you need power to prevent an accident, you can't afford that time lag, as it could cause your death. the dealer told me that lexus says it's normal, they all do i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.