2023 Lexus ES 350Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
346 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Lexus ES 350 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2023 Lexus ES 350. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Brakes
2
Power Train
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Fuel System
1
Speed Control
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2023 Lexus ES 350 problems by category: Electrical System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 11/10/2025ODI#11698670
While driving on the highway, whenever you approach an exit or an intersecting part of a highway, the lane keep assist will jerk hard towards that exit or towards the direction of the nonexistent line…
BrakesFiled: 11/05/2025CrashODI#11697669
The contact owns a 2023 Lexus ES 300. The contact stated that upon coasting into a parking space, the contact tapped the brake pedal; however, the vehicle independently accelerated. In an effort to av…
BrakesFiled: 03/28/2024ODI#11579911
The ES model and LS, the brakes squeak while ONLY going in reverse at a slow speed. I asked the mechanic at the Lexus dealership and they responded that this was common with the newer models. This is …

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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