Model year guide

2018 Lexus is 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lexus is 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 43 on record.

2018 Lexus is 300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Lexus is 300 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Lexus is 300 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V012000 · manufacturer #20TB02/20TA02/20LB01 · 13/01/2020

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 Toyo…

Fix: 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 2…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Lexus is 300 MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Lexus is 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
183.9 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Curb weight
3,583 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
61.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Lexus is 300. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus is 300. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…

Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088). Safe…

Transport Canada #2020514 · Oct 2020

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall SRC R95/SRC R96 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-005) Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power…

Transport Canada #2020088 · Mar 2020

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2018 Lexus is 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
300
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl

2018 Lexus is 300 vehicles on record

Other Lexus is 300 model years

2018 Lexus is 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Lexus is 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Lexus is 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lexus is 300 get?

The 2018 Lexus is 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (22 city / 32 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.