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2017 Lexus GS450H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GS450H.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2017 Lexus GS450H is a passenger car equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission (AV-S8) that delivers an EPA-estimated 31 combined mpg, comprising 29 city and 34 highway ratings. The platform's mechanical specifications include a 6.7-quart engine oil capacity using 0W-20 viscosity, defining the core maintenance profile for this specific model year. Regarding long-term dependability, 2017 marks a high point in the model's 2007-2017 history; with zero recalls and only a single service brakes complaint, it matches the 2012 model for the lowest complaint volume and stands in stark contrast to the 48 complaints recorded in 2007.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/34/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S65D26L · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. 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 S65D26L · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnBECUOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50R17; P235/45R18, P235/40R19, P265/35R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8, 8, 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 04152YZZA3
Engine air filter1780131170
Spark plug9091901263
Battery2880031411
Front wiper blades8521230480 alt 8522230650
Serpentine belt9091602703
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131020
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 34 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume13 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 6.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, 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 FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.7 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs81.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs81.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 29.0; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 29.0; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission58.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts41.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.032 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.99-1.21 lbs
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity4.06-4.57 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberS65D26L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca

Service checks

RPM28-85 @ IDLE rpm
Residual Pressure21: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100; Rear: 92
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.062; Rear: 0.650
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Cap bolts45 ft. lbs
2Cap bolts90 degrees
338.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Cap bolts45 ft. lbs
2Cap bolts90 degrees
319.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Cap bolts45 ft. lbs
2Cap bolts90 degrees
319.0

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 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) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (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 2017 Lexus GS450H sits at the tail end of this generation's federal record, with just one complaint, no recalls, and 134 TSBs—a sharp contrast to the 48 complaints and five recalls of the 2007 model year. The overall trend across the generation shows a steep decline in complaints after 2008, with years like 2012 and 2015 also recording only one complaint each, suggesting that earlier issues were progressively addressed. The 2017's single complaint involves the service brakes and is tied to a crash, but the data does not specify a widespread root cause or any fire incidents, indicating an isolated event rather than a systemic problem. With zero recalls and a low complaint count, the 2017 falls at the most stable point in the arc, implying that by this year, the platform had matured and known pain points had been largely resolved. This is a very good year to buy, offering the reliability and refinement of a late-generation hybrid sedan with minimal reported federal safety or defect issues.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
134
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Service Brakes1

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 134 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
24LE032025-01-30Service BrakesAlthough the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus’s New…

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 2017 GS450H take?

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

Does the 2017 GS450H have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the GS450H get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 34 highway / 31 combined mpg.