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2019 Lexus LS500H

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 LS500H.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S10)

The 2019 Lexus LS500H is a full‑size passenger car built on Lexus’s dedicated platform and powered by a hybrid drivetrain that relies on a 7.1‑quart oil capacity and 0W‑20 viscosity fluid, paired with an AV‑S10 automatic transmission. Its EPA ratings of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined illustrate the model’s balance of luxury comfort and efficiency, while the power‑train‑focused complaint record—only three owner reports and four recalls—signals a relatively clean reliability profile for this generation. Positioned in the middle of the LS’s long‑standing reputation for durability, the 2019 iteration reinforces the line’s overall consistency, offering researchers a solid reference point for evaluating Lexus’s hybrid refinement and service history.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/33/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Hybrid: 48 Vehicle battery is vented outside. · 605 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 Hybrid: 48 Vehicle battery is vented outside. · 605 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size245/50RF19 101WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8, 8.5, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter1780131150
Fuel filter7702411020 alt 2321731080
Spark plug9091901263
Battery2880031470 alt 2880031450
Front wiper blades8521250140 alt 8522250110
Serpentine belt9091602745
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131080
Cabin air filter8713950110

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.1 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

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
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217.0
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
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.256 - 1.388 lbs
Oil TypeND-11
Standard BCI Cranking Performance605 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberHybrid, Optional
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceHybrid, Optional

Service checks

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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 111.0 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: 1.299; Rear: 1.102
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0016
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 2227 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 90°. Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 2227 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.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; 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)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
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.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Lexus LS500H dominate in one area — the power train,unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train,unknown or other,fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
147
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Wheels1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

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 147 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev22025-08-19Electrical SystemSome customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…

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 LS500H take?

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

Does the 2019 LS500H have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LS500H get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.