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2022 Lexus ES 250Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus ES 250. Most complaints involve tires (2) and vehicle speed control (1). The EPA rates it 28 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
28mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
11
Top: tires
Fuel cost / yr
$2,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2022 Lexus ES 250 as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

11 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2023 – Oct 2026
  1. Tires2
  2. Vehicle speed control1
  3. Suspension1
  4. Lane departure1
  5. Engine1
  6. Service brakes1
  7. Wheels1
  8. Seat belts1
  9. Back over prevention1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each ES 250 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
202211
202311
20240
20255
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Tires

2 reports
“All 4 tires showed the belts/cords in several places. Tire size: 235/45R18 . We took our car to our Lexus dealer for the 30,000 mile inspection and service. This car had the original manufacturer installed tires, with the tread wear showed that all 4 tires had more mileage remaining. The Lexus mechanic took photos of all is work, which included photos of the belts/cords actually visible in multiple spots on all 4 tires. We took one of these tires to show the Firestone dealer, but could not take all four. The Lexus dealer said it was not safe to drive this car on I95 at high speeds because a blow-out was quite possible, and our lives (and possible others)were in danger. So we bought and had installed four new tires in order to drive about 40 miles to our home. There were no warning messages about this (or any) problem. This problem can be confirmed by our dealer, Lexus of Warwick, Rhode Island. We called Bridgestone when we got safely home and were told that we had to drive the car to show the tire problem to a Firestone Service Center, but this was impossible since driving the car with unsafe tires was not reasonable. We have one bad tire we can show anyone,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 26, 2025TiresODI 11669591

Vehicle speed control

1 report
“I purchased this vehicle about a month ago and i have a problem and issue with the Gas Pedal It makes loud noise and snaps back when the foot is lifted off the gas pedal. my wife had too stop couple times on the side of the road because of that loud gas pedal snapping noises i took it back to the dealer and first they didn't care about it and brushed me off saying that's normal then i complained to the Lexus Headquarters and they said to the Wesley Chapel Lexus dealer to change the entire gas pedal assembly and they are going to replace that tomorrow but they have already told me that the noise won't go away so to me its a defective part and dangerous too drive with that Lexus should recall all Hybrid ES cars and fir the Gas pedal snapping noise issue The 2026 Lexus Hybrid ES gas pedal doesn't make that noise so if the 2026 don't make the noise then why does all the other HYbrid Es makes the snapping noises my car is 2022 Lexus Hybris ES hope to get some clarity regarding this matter soon”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Vehicle speed controlODI 11769496

Suspension

1 report
“I am reporting a potentially serious front suspension failure involving my 2022 Lexus ES 350 with approximately 65,000 miles. The vehicle was at a Lexus dealership for service when I was informed that both front strut assemblies had sheared while the vehicle was raised on the lift. The dealership advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that both front strut assemblies required replacement. The dealership has indicated that corrosion may have contributed to the failure. However, approximately 10,000 miles earlier, the vehicle had undergone service/inspection and I was not advised of severe corrosion, structural deterioration, or an unsafe condition involving the front suspension. I am concerned that two front suspension components on a relatively recent vehicle could deteriorate to the point of structural failure without prior warning. Had this occurred while the vehicle was being driven at highway speed, the consequences could potentially have been serious. The exact cause of the failure is still being evaluated. I have asked the dealership to preserve the removed strut assemblies for possible independent inspection. I am submitting this complaint so…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2026SuspensionODI 11769447
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
ES 250 AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
253428$2,200315
  • ES 250 AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    25 city · 34 hwy · $2,200/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 16614
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 ES 250 questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Lexus ES 250 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2022 Lexus ES 250 problems?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are tires (2), vehicle speed control (1), suspension (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Lexus ES 250 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Lexus ES 250 at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2022 Lexus ES 250?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Lexus ES 250 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026