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2022 Lexus ES300h

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 ES300h.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2022 Lexus ES300h is a midsize sedan equipped with a four-cylinder powerplant requiring 4.8 quarts of 0W-16 motor oil, paired with an automatic transmission (AV-S6) to achieve EPA fuel economy ratings of 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway, and 44 mpg combined, placing it among the more efficient vehicles in its class for that model year; according to available reliability data, this model year recorded only three total owner complaints with a single recall, a stark improvement from the complaint history tracked between 2013 and 2018 where the highest was 40 complaints in 2013 and the lowest was just one in 2017, suggesting that by 2022 the platform had matured considerably in terms of dependability and owner satisfaction.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy43/44/44 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 560 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. 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 47 · 560 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size215/55R17 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050
Fuel filter7702406330
Spark plug9091901289
Front wiper blades8521206240 alt 8522206240
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1632625010
Cabin air filter871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3704 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined43 / 44 / 44 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.48-0.58 Qts.
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-16
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts96.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain and Fill: 37.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFC16HR-Q8
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0276-0.0315"; Used: 0.0472" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.23 lbs
Oil TypeND-Oil 11
Oil Capacity4.06-4.56 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance560 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 66.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°66 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 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 at 120,000 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) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
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 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
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 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 federal record provided covers 2013 through 2018 and shows a clear improvement arc for this generation: owner complaints fell from 40 in 2013 to 5 in 2018, recalls dropped to zero after 2015, and TSBs declined steadily from 287 to 81, while investigations remained at one per year throughout. The 2022 model year sits outside that logged span, but the target-year data shows only single complaints in three discrete areas—Forward Collision Avoidance, Seat Belts/Structure/Unknown or Other, and Forward Collision Avoidance with Lane Departure—with one crash complaint and zero fire complaints reported. Because no total complaint, recall, or investigation counts are supplied for 2022, the data does not allow a precise year-over-year placement within the 2013-2018 trend line. Nevertheless, the absence of clustered complaints or repeated failure categories, combined with zero fire reports, indicates no evident systemic pattern for this model year. For a used hybrid sedan shopper, the 2022 ES300h appears to be a low-risk choice based strictly on the federal record, though a pre-purchase inspection and verification of any open recalls are still prudent steps.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Forward Collision Avoidance1
Seat Belts,Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1

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 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0021-252026-03-10EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
L-SB-0021-252026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
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…

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 2022 ES300h take?

4.8 qt of ILSAC GF-6B 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 ES300h have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the ES300h get?

EPA figures are 43 city / 44 highway / 44 combined mpg.