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2024 Lexus ES250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 ES250.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Lexus ES250 pairs an Automatic (S8) with EPA ratings of 25/34/28 mpg, while its current reliability record shows 39 owner complaints and 5 recalls led by the top category of “Unknown Or Other.” Set against the model-line complaint history from 1991 through 1996—a period that peaked at 14 complaints in 1991 and bottomed at 1 in 1993—this model year’s tally of 39 sits well above those early historical bounds. For researchers, that positions the 2024 edition as a clear departure from the nameplate’s earliest documented lows, meaning it warrants closer scrutiny when assessing whether the line’s long-term reliability profile has shifted.

Model year2025202420232022202119911990

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy25/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050
Fuel filter7702406320
Spark plug9091901289
Front wiper blades8522206240 alt 8521206240
Serpentine belt90916A2027
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603125011
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3737 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine ATF in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Lexus ES250's complaint profile—led by "Unknown or Other" (8), Electrical System (7), Electrical System/Latches/Locks/Linkages (3), and Structure (2)—shows a meaningfully higher volume than any single year captured in the 1991-1996 federal record, where total complaints never exceeded 14 and collapsed to 1 by 1993. The historical trend is one of sharp early resolution: complaints fell from 14 in 1991 to 4 in 1992 to just 1 by 1993, recalls ceased after 1991, and investigations dropped to zero from 1992 onward, indicating a generation that matured into a low-complaint platform. Against that very quiet baseline, the 2024 model's 5 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints are the most operationally significant data points, though the supplied record does not specify root causes for any of the categories, so the underlying defect cannot be confirmed. Notably, no recalls or investigations are enumerated for the target year in the dataset, which is consistent with the brand's later-generation track record but cannot be independently verified from this record alone. The 2024 model effectively sits at the high end of the historical complaint arc for this nameplate, suggesting buyers should treat it as a "verify before you buy" proposition rather than a risk-free pick. Concrete recommendation: confirm open recall status directly with Lexus/NHTSA, have a pre-purchase inspection focused on electrical and latch/lock behavior, and treat the crash and fire complaint counts as the highest-priority items to investigate before committing.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
108
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
39
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System7
Electrical System,Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Structure2
Visibility/Wiper2
Back Over Prevention1
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0017-25 Rev22026-04-17Power TrainOBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-26
L-SB-0009-262026-04-16Power TrainSome 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350…
L-SB-0008-262026-04-14StructureSome 2024 – 2025 model year NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h North American Produced vehicles…
L-SB-0017-25 Rev22026-03-10Power TrainSome 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles…
L-SB-0021-252026-03-10EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 ES250 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the ES250 get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.