Model year guide

2024 Lexus ES 250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Lexus ES 250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

2024 Lexus ES 250 — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Lexus ES 250 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined28 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Lexus ES 250 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Lexus ES 250.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Lexus ES 250 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Lexus ES 250 MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,400
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Lexus ES 250 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,000
Fuel only$12,000
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 5

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

TT: When setting up the Lexus Interface (21MM) user profile, if the QR code is not working please use the following recommendations

Bulletin L-TT-0323-23 · Equipment · May 2023

TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicl…

Bulletin L-SB-0025-23 · Wheels, Trailer Hitches, Tires · Apr 2023

TSB: 2024 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and rear seat floor mats.…

Bulletin L-SB-0026-23 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Air Bags · Apr 2023

TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term st…

Bulletin L-SB-0019-23 · Equipment · Mar 2023

TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance…

Bulletin L-SB-0016-23 · Equipment, Electrical System · Mar 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ES 250 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Lexus ES 250

The Lexus ES is a luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, across multiple generations, each offering V6 engines and a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The first five generations of the ES used the Toyota Camry platform, while the latter generations are more closely related to both the Camry and the Avalon. Manual transmissions were offered until 1993, a lower-displacement inline-four engine became an option in Asian markets in 2010, and a gasoline-electric hybrid version was introduced in 2012. The battery electric version was later introduced in 2025. The ES was Lexus's only front-wheel drive vehicle until 1998, when the related RX was introduced, an…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Lexus ES 250 vehicles on record

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2024 Lexus ES 250 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Lexus ES 250 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2024 Lexus ES 250. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2024 Lexus ES 250 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Lexus ES 250 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Lexus ES 250 get?

The 2024 Lexus ES 250 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 28 mpg combined (25 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.