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2024 Lexus RX350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 RX350.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Lexus RX350 returns with an EPA‑rated 22/29/25 mpg and an eight‑speed automatic transmission. Owner‑reported data show 52 total complaints for the model year, with the electrical system leading the issues and four recalls issued. Historically, the RX line’s complaint totals have ranged from a low of 26 in 2014 to a peak of 225 in 2007 across the 2004‑2019 period. At 52 complaints, the 2024 edition falls well below the historic peak but above the historic low, suggesting a modestly improved reliability profile relative to earlier generations.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 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 / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050
Spark plug90919A1008
Front wiper blades8522248200 alt 8521248190
Serpentine belt90916A2030 alt 9091602668
Thermostat16342F0010 alt 16343F0010
Cabin air filter8713976020 alt 871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)900 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Service checks

Engine Compression145-189 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI

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 every 40,000 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) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · 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) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)

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 federal record for the Lexus RX350 shows a historical peak in complaints between 2007 and 2010, with figures reaching as high as 225 in 2007, followed by a general decline through 2019. The 2024 model falls well below these historical highs, exhibiting a significantly lower volume of reports. For 2024, the primary complaint areas are the Electrical System with 13 reports and "Unknown Or Other" with 10, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. This target year also recorded 3 engine complaints, 2 forward collision avoidance complaints, and a single crash complaint. Given that the 2024 model maintains a complaint profile far lower than the historical peaks of previous generations, it is a good year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
105
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
52
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 52 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System13
Unknown Or Other10
Engine3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Visibility/Wiper2
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other2
Lane Departure1
Electrical System,Latches/Locks/Linkages1

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 105 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0033-24 Rev22026-06-12Power TrainSome 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 model year TX 350 and TX…
L-SB-0010-262026-04-24EngineSome customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX…
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-0017-25 Rev22026-03-10Power TrainSome 2022 – 2024 model year NX 250 and NX 350, and 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350 vehicles…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 RX350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RX350 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.