Research · Midsize Cars
2024 Lexus ES 250Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for the 2024 Lexus ES 250. 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
0
Filed with NHTSA
Fuel cost / yr
$2,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Lexus ES 250 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
Filed with NHTSA
0 owner complaints found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Lexus ES 250 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
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 9, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 250 AWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,200 | 315 |
- 28mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Lexus 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 9, 2026Vehicle 19398
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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.
2024 ES 250 questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Lexus ES 250 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 9, 2026.
What are the most common 2024 Lexus ES 250 problems?
No owner complaints were found in NHTSA data as of Nov 9, 2026.
What MPG does the 2024 Lexus ES 250 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Lexus ES 250 at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
How safe is the 2024 Lexus ES 250?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Lexus ES 250 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026