2018 Lexus NX
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lexus NX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2018 Lexus NX at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Lexus NX recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Lexus NX.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 138
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 138.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
Bulletin L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 · Electrical System · Feb 2026Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Bulletin L-SB-0004-26 · Electrical System · Jan 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user e…
Bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Electrical System · Aug 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Bulletin L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…
Bulletin L-TT-0341-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…
Bulletin L-TT-0341-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain f…
Bulletin L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Structure · Feb 2025Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain f…
Bulletin L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Structure · Feb 2025Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the guests’ ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs…
Bulletin 24LE03 · Service Brakes · Jan 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NX300H AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Introduced in late 2014, it is positioned between the subcompact UX and the mid-size RX in Lexus’ crossover SUV lineup.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.