2018 Lexus Nx300 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Lexus Nx300 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V682000 2020-11-04 1,525,742 affected
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…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2021-04-25

“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 .”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-08-15

“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.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-01-16

“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.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-01-16

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-01-17

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-01-17

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-01-17

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2018-11-07
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Lexus Nx300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.