2012 Lexus ES 350 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Lexus ES 350 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Lexus ES 350 at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Lexus ES 350 worth?

Comparable 2012 Lexus ES 350 listings run roughly $19,500–$24,200, typically around $21,854 (from 599 vehicles).

2012 Lexus ES 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined22 mpg

Typical price$21,854

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Lexus ES 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Lexus ES 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Lexus ES 350 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Lexus ES 350 worth?

Low

$19,500

Typical price

$21,854

High

$24,200

From 599 comparable 2012 Lexus ES 350 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Lexus ES 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,050

Total$26,050

Per mile$0.35

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,854) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,786), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.