2025 Lexus GX 550Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
2025 Lexus GX 550

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City
15
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
17
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Premium
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,800

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-12,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
505 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
17.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.4L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.4L, 6-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$3,962/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,256/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,431/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,649/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,990/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,979/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,933/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,075/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,925/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 17 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems11 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Lexus GX 550. Top reported issues include structure, engine and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Structure
3
Engine
2
Wheels & Tires
2
Suspension
2
Power Train
2
Speed Control
1
Brakes
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2025 Lexus GX 550 problems by category: Structure: 3 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 02/22/2026ODI#11719701
Vehicle experiences a persistent and abrupt harsh downshift (jerk/thud) specifically during 2nd-to-1st gear transitions when rolling to a stop. This issue persists despite the dealership performing th…
StructureFiled: 09/24/2025ODI#11689431
The driver side mirror shakes around 45 to 50 miles an hour plus. The passenger side mirror at the same speeds stays true and does not vibrate. While I am driving mostly on the highway the driver side…
SuspensionFiled: 09/19/2025ODI#11688399
My GX550 is vibrating at all speeds. I took my GX550 in for service on [XXX] at Butler Lexus in Union City, GA, because of the vibration in my GX. They did a wheel alignment and a force road wheel b…

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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