2025 Lexus RX 350Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
22
Hwy
29
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
354 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
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
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD

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 Probability15.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
16
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems16 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2025 Lexus RX 350. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
5
Engine
3
Brakes
3
Air Bags
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Visibility / Wipers
1
Locks & Latches
1
Lighting
1

2025 Lexus RX 350 problems by category: Electrical System: 5 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

8
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 04/16/2026CrashODI#11731649
On April 1, 2026, while pulling into a parking space at our church, I was applying the brake when the vehicle suddenly and forcefully surged forward without warning. The unintended acceleration was in…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/30/2025ODI#11702060
I bought this vehicle last Thursday, The new Lexus we only drove it three times, but all power down. The first time we were about to go to work, the whole vehicle no power, so I checked the battery, …
Air BagsFiled: 09/30/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11690554
The contact owns a 2025 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward at a high rate of speed bef…

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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