Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 ES250.
The 2025 Lexus ES250 utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission and delivers an EPA-rated 24/33/28 mpg. Current reliability data indicates one recall and four total owner complaints, primarily involving the service brakes, back over prevention, and forward collision avoidance. This profile follows a historical complaint record from 1991-1996, which saw a high of 14 complaints in 1991 and a low of one in 1993.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 90915YZZN1 |
| Engine air filter | 17801F0050 |
| Fuel filter | 7702406320 |
| Spark plug | 9091901289 |
| Front wiper blades | 8522206240 alt 8521206240 |
| Thermostat | 1632647020 alt 1603125011 |
| Cabin air filter | 871390E040 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 196.1 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Curb weight | 3737 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.8 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 33 / 28 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 97 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine ATF in the differential.
| Differential Gear Oil | ATF |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.5 Pints |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided federal record does not include data for 2025 or any model years near 2025—it only contains records from 1991 through 1996. Therefore, I cannot compare the target year to adjacent model years or identify a trend arc that would place 2025 within it. The data doesn't specify complaints, recalls, investigations, or TSBs for the 2025 Lexus ES250.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0021-25 | 2026-03-10 | Engine | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | 2025-08-19 | Electrical System | Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features… |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
| L-TT-0340-25 | 2025-04-02 | Electrical System | To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.