2018 Lexus Is 300 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Lexus Is 300.

20172019
Complaints
9
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Lexus Is 300 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Fuel System

#22 complaints

Body Structure

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Lexus Is 300.

Fuel System
2
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Body Structure
2
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Engine Problems
1
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Crashes
1
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Recalls for 2018 Lexus Is 300

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,830,752 vehicles.

20V012000Fuel Pump
~1,830,752 affected

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.

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2018 Lexus Is 300 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Lexus Is 300 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Lexus Is 300 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Lexus Is 300?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (2 complaints); Body Structure (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Lexus Is 300?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Lexus Is 300 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Lexus Is 300 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Lexus Is 300?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Is 300 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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