2018 Lexus IS 300
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving on 285 east in atlanta ga 11/29/2018 when my Lexus IS 300 sunroof exploded. All windows were closed temperature was 37 degrees. It sound like a gun went off. Glass fell from the roof and piece of the glass went in my left eye.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-29
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.
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2018 Lexus IS 300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling while trying to make a u-turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-20
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing injectors.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-05-01Fuel system, gasoline20V012000 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...
Remedy: 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Lexus IS 300 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus IS 300?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus IS 300 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.