Is the 2018 Lexus IS 350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 IS 350 has 0 owner complaints and a complaint index of 7, the lowest of any year in the lineup, ranking 14th out of 14 in terms of reported problems (least problematic).

Does the 2018 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?

Yes, it has 1 recall covering a fuel pump replacement, part of a wider campaign that also affected other Toyota and Lexus models from 2018-2019.

What year Lexus IS 350 should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 as Avoid years for the IS 350, each with a complaint index of 79 or higher. The 2018 model year is not among them.

How does the 2018 Lexus IS 350 compare to other years?

With a complaint index of 7 and only one recall, the 2018 model has fewer reported problems than most other IS 350 years, including 2014 and 2011 which carry Caution verdicts.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus IS 350?

EPA rates the 2018 IS 350 at 22.5 mpg combined, 19.5 mpg city, and 27 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $3,550.

2018 Lexus IS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2018 Lexus IS 350 has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 7, the lowest among the 15 model years with data. It carries 1 recall, for a fuel pump issue affecting several Toyota and Lexus models, but no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 7/100; #14 of 15 IS 350 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2014; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 22.5; 19.5 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2018 Lexus IS 350 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

NHTSA 20V012000Jan 13, 2020Fuel System1,830,752 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: 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, 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.

2018 Lexus IS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 19.5 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 22.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,550; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2018 compared with other IS 350 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	No verdict	36	2	0	21.5
2017	No verdict	14	1	0	21.5
2018	No verdict	7	0	1	22.5
2019	No verdict	57	1	2	22
2020	No verdict	21	1	0	22

All Lexus IS 350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus IS 350 reliable?: Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 IS 350 has 0 owner complaints and a complaint index of 7, the lowest of any year in the lineup, ranking 14th out of 14 in terms of reported problems (least problematic).
Does the 2018 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?: Yes, it has 1 recall covering a fuel pump replacement, part of a wider campaign that also affected other Toyota and Lexus models from 2018-2019.
What year Lexus IS 350 should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 as Avoid years for the IS 350, each with a complaint index of 79 or higher. The 2018 model year is not among them.
How does the 2018 Lexus IS 350 compare to other years?: With a complaint index of 7 and only one recall, the 2018 model has fewer reported problems than most other IS 350 years, including 2014 and 2011 which carry Caution verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus IS 350?: EPA rates the 2018 IS 350 at 22.5 mpg combined, 19.5 mpg city, and 27 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $3,550.