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2018 Lexus RX Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

29/100

#11 most-complained of 15 RX Hybrid years

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

The 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 29 out of 100 — #11 highest of 15 RX Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
29.5
30 city / 28 hwy

Top 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (33%)
  2. Engine1 (33%)
  3. Fuel System1 (33%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
2018 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2020Jun 2020Feb 2021
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2020 to Feb 2021; peak Feb 2020 (2).

2018 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
29.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
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 RX Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Caution717230
2017Avoid8610030
2018No verdict293029.5
2019No verdict363029.5
2020No verdict502129.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid ranks #11 of 15 among RX Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 29/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,422 miles.
Does the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid at 29.5 MPG combined (30 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.