2025 Lexus RX 450h Plus AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPGe
Highway
33
MPGe
Combined
35
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
540 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
40.0
City 37.0 / Hwy 44.0 kWh
Electric Motor
40 and 134 kW AC Synchronous

EPA-estimated range of 540 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S6)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
36
Hwy
33
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
89 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.1 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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

Energy Use (Combined)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
37 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
44 kWh / 100 mi

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 450h Plus AWD. 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
Lighting
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Locks & Latches
1

2025 Lexus RX 450h Plus AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 5 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 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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