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2015 Lexus ES350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 ES350.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Lexus ES350 is a passenger car fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission, requiring 6.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil and carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Within the 2007–2018 generation span, this model year sits well past the troublesome launch period, having generated only 16 owner complaints and a single recall against the 664 complaints logged for the 2007 debut year. This positions the 2015 example among the more reliable vintages of this run, with its minimal complaint volume—exceeded only by the final 2018 model’s five complaints—indicating a proven, settled design largely free of the systemic issues that characterized earlier production.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/31/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. 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 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/55R17, P225/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010P051
Spark plug9091901247
Battery2880074142
Front wiper blades8521206180 alt 8522206180
Serpentine belt99367K1550
Thermostat90916A3002 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3549 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 31 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 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 6.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.7
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity17.2 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts184 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 15 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs81.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsAfter tightening, stake lock nut.

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity16.6-18.6 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 11
Oil Capacity7.1-7.3 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM55-61 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145-189
Engine Oil Pressure11.6 @ Idle, 55.5 psi @ 6000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 20 /; Front: 25; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 77; Rear: 58 /; Front: 77; Rear: 58
ABS Sensor Torque6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0020; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake: 6.850

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 9-10 22 ft. lbs.22 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; 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 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · 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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
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 (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Across the 2007–2018 generation, federal complaints for the Lexus ES350 show a steep, consistent decline from 664 in 2007 to just 16 in 2015, while recalls and investigations similarly tapered to one and zero, respectively. The 2015 model year sits at the absolute nadir of this complaint arc, dropping from 28 complaints in 2014 and remaining lower than the 21 complaints recorded for 2016. The 16 total complaints for 2015 are spread across areas like "Unknown or Other" (5), "Electrical System" (2), and "Forward Collision Avoidance" (2), with only 1 crash complaint and 0 fire complaints, though the provided data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) also fell from 247 in 2014 to 172 in 2015, suggesting that many early-generation teething problems had been engineered out by this point. Given its position as the lowest-complaint year in the entire dataset with minimal recall activity, the 2015 Lexus ES350 represents an exceptionally strong choice for a used buyer seeking reliability and stability in this generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
172
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
1 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 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes2
Tires1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System,Seats,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V728000Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent BrakingReported 03/11/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
KLG Dealer Packa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
19LE05 Dealer Pa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
KLG Technical In2022-12-01EquipmentTI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
19LE05 Technical2022-12-01EquipmentTI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
Safety Recall 222022-04-13EquipmentLexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

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 2015 ES350 take?

6.4 qt of 0W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 ES350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the ES350 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 31 highway / 24 combined mpg.