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2019 Lexus IS300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 IS300.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Lexus IS300 is a compact passenger car equipped with a 0W-20 viscosity engine requiring 4.9 quarts of oil, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 21 city, 30 highway, and 24 combined mpg. With only seven total owner complaints and two recalls on record, this model year sits near the low end of the IS’s complaint history—which peaked at 45 complaints in 2002 and bottomed at just two in 2017—placing it among the more reliable iterations of the nameplate.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/30/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 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 / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/45R17, P225/40R18, P255/35R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, P225/40R18: 8.0, P255/35R18: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780131170
Fuel filter7702453100 alt 2321731080
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901276
Battery2880038100
Front wiper blades8522253090 alt 8521253100
Serpentine belt9091602733 alt 90916A2026
Thermostat9091603154 alt 9091603156
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 30 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 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 4.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 80W-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

Brake FluidDot 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil CapacityLimited Slip Axles Require Gl-5 For Limited Slip Axles
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity2.0 L
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
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
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
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0
Rear Wheel Hub214.0
Rear Wheel Hub214.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.032

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.36 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

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: 1.063; 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
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
163 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.63 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
163 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.63 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. Side Bolt: 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 40,000 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 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & 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 IS300 represents the final year in the federal record, registering 7 complaints and 2 recalls versus 6 complaints and 1 recall in 2018 and the generation’s low of 2 complaints and 0 recalls in 2017. Across the 2016–2019 generation, complaints and recalls trended upward from their 2017 nadir while TSBs fell sharply from 164 to 82, and 2019 was the only year to carry zero federal investigations after three consecutive years with one each. Although 2019 marks the generation’s peak for complaints and recalls, absolute volumes remain minimal compared to the 2001–2005 model years, which posted 16 to 45 complaints annually. The data cites one crash complaint and one fire complaint for 2019 without specifying root causes, and the top complaint categories—encompassing electrical, structure, tire, and unspecified issues—each show only a single instance. Given its low overall federal footprint and the absence of ongoing investigations, the 2019 IS300 is a sound used purchase assuming both recalls have been completed by the prior owner.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
82
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 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 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1
Suspension,Wheels,Unknown Or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Tires,Wheels,Unknown Or Other1

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 82 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LSB0005232023-02-09Fuel System, GasolineTSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON…
23LE022023-02-09Service Brakes, HydraulicDL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was…
23LE012023-02-09Fuel System, GasolineDL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was…
LSB002121Rev12022-06-20Engine And Engine CoolingTSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream…
LSB002121Rev12022-06-20Engine And Engine CoolingTSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream…

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 IS300 take?

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

Does the 2019 IS300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the IS300 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.