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2022 Lexus ES250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 ES250.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Lexus ES250, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 25 city, 34 highway, and 28 combined mpg, represents a modern iteration of the ES line. With only eight total owner complaints—the most common concerning tires—and zero recalls, this model year stands out in the model's recorded reliability history from 1991 to 1996, where the highest complaint count was fourteen in 1991 and the lowest was one in 1993. Thus, the 2022 ES250's low complaint volume and absence of recalls indicate a notably trouble-free entry in the ES lineage.

Model year2025202420232022202119911990

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/34/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size215/55R17 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050
Fuel filter7702406320
Spark plug9091901289
Front wiper blades8522206240 alt 8521206240
Serpentine belt90916A2027
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603125011
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3737 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.7 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48-0.58 Qts.
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.3 qt
Engine Oil0W-16

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFC16HR-Q8
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.28-1.40 lbs
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 66.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°66 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The supplied year-by-year federal record covers 1991 through 1996 and includes no entries for the years immediately before or after 2022, so placing the target year within a contiguous generational arc is not supported by the provided dataset. Within that 1991–1996 span, complaints decline steeply from 14 in 1991 to a steady state of 1 annually by 1993–1996, while recalls and investigations drop to zero after 1991. For the 2022 ES250 specifically, the federal record shows only five total complaints spread across tires, lane departure, engine, and service brakes, with zero crash-related and zero fire complaints. The data does not specify root causes for any of those 2022 complaints, so no underlying failure mode can be identified. Given that minimal complaint volume and the absence of severe safety flags, the 2022 ES250 presents as a favorable low-risk used purchase, though the provided historical record lacks the adjacent model years needed to confirm its exact position in a longer reliability trend.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
37
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Tires2
Lane Departure1
Engine1
Service Brakes1
Wheels1
Seat Belts1
Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0021-252026-03-10EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0021-252026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0057-22 Rev22026-02-02Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
L-SB-0004-262026-01-23Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 ES250 take?

4.8 qt of ILSAC GF-6B 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 ES250 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the ES250 get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.