2018 Lexus NX: common problems and reliability
An average NX year.
42 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 NX?The 2018 Lexus NX has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Lexus NX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other NX years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the NX?
Across the 12 NX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 32 (2020) to 183 (2024). With 42 complaints, the 2018 NX sits about the same as the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 NX
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 20V682000Toyota 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 IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the NX. See the full NX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used NX listings typically run $46,059–$51,866.
Other NX model years
Compare every NX year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.
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