2018 Lexus Nx300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus I
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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an
Service bulletins (102)
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.
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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-08 · L-SB-0043-20 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice december 08, 2022: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0057-22
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2022-12-07 · L-SB-0057-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2018 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles equipped with the enform? 2.0 navigation system, require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. the sst is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for g
Communication:manufacturer Telematics 2022-05-13 · LTT031622 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt: to improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the service lane - knowledge center.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
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What owners report
2021-05-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus nx300. the contact stated that while parked in front of a store with the engine running, a pedestrian informed him that an unknown fluid had been pouring from underneath the engine. the contact immediately exited the vehicle and called the fire department. once the fire department arrived on the scene, the contact …”
2021-01-27 · Unknown Or Other“issue: bottom door panels accumulate an abnormal amount of dirt and snow. in addition, the rear door accumulates dirt in the gap between the wheel arch trim and door.…”
2020-08-22 · Air Bags · 39,941 mi · 💥 crash“i was involved in high impact front end collision on a highway . lady stop on highway in front of me. my car is totaled a complete loss. no airbags deployed . everyone at the scene including witnesses comment their disbelief . emt ambulance staff on lookers etc asked why didn't airbags deploy .…”
2019-06-05 · Unknown Or Other · 7,000 mi“abnormal, dragging, noise that feels like a brake problem, coming from front driver side when braking in stop and go traffic - noise louder when on downgrade on when there's more pressure.also at times loud clunking noise when reversing and applying service brake. dealership says its a normal noise, they have said that it is the fuel tank and that …”
2019-02-08 · Visibility/Wiper“serious safety issues involving lexus nx300 2018: need urgent recall: toyota usa leadership released all lexus nx300 2018 cars to the market with incomplete reverse camera which is a life threatening technical difficulty resulting in human fatalities. however, mr. david christ, the vp of toyota usa & gm lexus refused to fix this problem to make ea…”
2018-11-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,000 mi“unintentional acceleration happened with this new 2018 nx as well as my old 2015 nx200t as well. it happened once so far to each. only accelerated about 3-4 mph, as i was only going about 5 mph going into an empty parking lot. when it happened two years ago in my 2015, i thought maybe it was a one time thing but now know it is a real issue! i got f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.