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2019 Lexus GS350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 GS350.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

Maintaining 6.8 quarts of 0W-20 oil, the 2019 Lexus GS350 employs an Automatic (S8) transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/28/23 mpg. This model year accounts for 33 total owner complaints and 3 recalls within the 2011-2019 range, with the fuel and propulsion system identified as the top complaint area. Positioned between the generation's highest complaint count of 41 in 2013 and the lowest of 1 in 2012, the 2019 iteration represents a specific reliability profile that researchers should weigh alongside its documented mechanical specifications.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 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 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnBECUOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/45R18 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780131170
Spark plug9091901263
Battery2880038100
Front wiper blades8521230480 alt 8522230650
Serpentine belt90916A2026
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131071
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 28 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.8 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)675 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±75 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.0.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 92.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.062; Rear: .650
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. Side Bolts; 2045 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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
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 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark 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 2019 Lexus GS350 represents a notable inflection point in the generation’s federal record, with zero NHTSA complaints—the first and only year in the dataset to achieve this. Complaints had already trended downward from a peak of 41 in 2013 to single digits by 2016, while recalls remained relatively stable, averaging 1–2 annually from 2014 onward. The 2019 model year’s two recalls mirror the prior year’s count, suggesting no escalation in systemic issues, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) declined to 81, the lowest in the generation. Crash-related complaints for 2019 totaled six, though the data does not specify root causes, and there were no reported fire incidents. This pattern implies Lexus addressed earlier reliability concerns through iterative refinements, with 2019 benefiting from the cumulative improvements. **For a used buyer, the 2019 GS350 appears to be the safest bet in the generation, combining minimal complaints with matured engineering.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
149
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
33
Owner complaints
6 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 33 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System7
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1

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 149 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
25LC012025-04-17EngineThe subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating…
25LC012025-04-17EngineSPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 Certain 2019 Model Year ES 300h Vehicles Low-Pressure…
25LC012025-04-17EngineTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CERTAIN…
25LC012025-04-17EngineThe subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating…

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 2019 GS350 take?

6.8 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 GS350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GS350 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.