2022 Lexus ES 250 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 315 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,405/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,191/yrHIGHEST | +$786 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,083/yrLOWEST | $-322 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,216/yr | $-189 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,423/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,416/yr | +$11 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,995/yr | +$590 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,474/yr | +$69 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,327/yr | $-78 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,383/yr | $-22 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, engine and seat belts. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2022 Lexus ES 250 AWD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Seat Belts: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.