MYRModel Year Report

2018 Lexus IS 300

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2018 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:51:46.125Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022
2018: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

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.

INJURY
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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, 20181129

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.

CRASH INJURY
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2018 LEXUS IS 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE STALLING WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A U-TURN. *LD *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20200720

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200501 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 20V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V012000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:body, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.