2025 Lexus RC 300Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
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Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,250 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,694/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,574/yrHIGHEST | +$880 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,333/yrLOWEST | $-361 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,482/yr | $-212 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,713/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,706/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,355/yr | +$661 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,771/yr | +$77 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,606/yr | $-88 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,669/yr | $-25 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Safety Equipment
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2025 Lexus RC 300. Top reported issues include visibility / wipers. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2025 Lexus RC 300 problems by category: Visibility / Wipers: 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.