2025 Lexus RC 300 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,700 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 407 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-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
- 3.5L, 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
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,061/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,062/yrHIGHEST | +$1,001 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,651/yrLOWEST | $-410 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,820/yr | $-241 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,083/yr | +$22 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,075/yr | +$14 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,812/yr | +$751 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,149/yr | +$88 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,962/yr | $-99 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,033/yr | $-28 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 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 AWD. 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 AWD 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.