Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 RX350.
The 2025 Lexus RX350 enters its latest model year with a proven lineage and an automatic S8 transmission, achieving 22/29/25 mpg in EPA testing. Owner complaints have dropped to 18 total, with the most frequent issues centered on the electrical system and four recalls documented, marking a clear improvement over the high‑complaint year of 2007 that saw 225 reports. Compared with the model’s complaint history spanning 2004 to 2019, the 2025 RX350 demonstrates a substantial reduction in reported problems, suggesting greater reliability for owners.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Front Wheel Hub | 217 ft-lbs |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 900 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Engine Compression | 145-189 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Lexus RX350 sits at the apex of a generation that began with minimal complaints and recalls in 2004–2006, rose sharply to a peak of 225 complaints in 2007, then gradually tapered off to 64 complaints by 2019. Across this arc, recalls were modest and mostly single‑year occurrences, with a slight uptick to three recalls in 2016–2017 and four in 2019. The 2025 model shows a modest 5 crash complaints and zero fire complaints, with its top complaint categories dominated by Electrical System (4) and Unknown/Other (3), mirroring the mild post‑peak decline seen in 2018–2019. Compared to the high‑complaint 2007 peak and the relatively low‑complaint 2019 baseline, 2025 falls on the lower‑end side of the trend, suggesting fewer systemic issues. Therefore, 2025 is a reasonable year to purchase, though buyers should still review the specific electrical complaint reports for the most current vehicles.
All 18 complaints on record, top 8 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 38 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0010-26 | 2026-04-24 | Engine | Some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-SB-0052-25 | 2025-11-21 | Engine | Some 2022 – 2025 model year NX 450h+ and 2024 – 2025 RX 450h+ vehicles may exhibit a MIL… |
| 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… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.