2022 Lexus IS 300Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
356 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus IS 300. Top reported issues include fuel system, engine and suspension. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
2
Engine
2
Suspension
1
Power Train
1
Brakes
1
Structure
1

2022 Lexus IS 300 problems by category: Fuel System: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

SuspensionFiled: 09/18/2024ODI#11615155
The contact owns a 2022 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle for the 6-month inspection, the contact was informed that the tires were completely worn and needed to be replaced…
Power TrainFiled: 03/03/2024ODI#11575122
Sudden engine stalling in the middle of a highway with extremely heavy traffic and stopped in the center lane. Needs to wait inside the car with a passenger in a very scary, tense situation and expose…
Fuel SystemFiled: 12/20/2023ODI#11561214
The vehicle stalled while driving. I pulled over because as I press on the gas the car wouldn’t accelerate in speed . I turned the vehicle off and tried to start the car but it wouldn’t start . I was …

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.

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