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2019 Lexus ES350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 ES350.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Lexus ES350 pairs its sedan platform with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an engine lubricated by 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil, returning EPA fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 33 highway, and 26 combined. With 33 total owner complaints and three recalls logged — the most common grievance centering on the fuel/propulsion system — this model year sits at the higher end of the complaint spectrum relative to 2018's low of just five, yet remains far removed from the 664 complaints that plagued the 2007 model year. That trajectory places the 2019 ES350 in a generally favorable reliability position, though the uptick from the prior year suggests it is not quite the cleanest entry in the generation's recent history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/33/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 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 24F · 585 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 filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter17801F0050
Fuel filter7702433350 alt 7702406310
Spark plug9091901263
Battery2880038160
Front wiper blades8521206240 alt 8522206240
Serpentine belt90916A2026
Thermostat1632631050 alt 1603131031
Cabin air filter871390E040 alt 8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase113 in
Curb weight3649 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 33 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume13 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 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.3 pt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1 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 BoltsChain Vibration Damper: 17.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center BoltsFront Crankshaft Oil Seal: 192.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts61.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

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
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.028

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeGasoline Models: ND-12
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.0.
Engine Oil Pressure11.6 @ Idle, 55.5 psi @ 6000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 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: .984; Rear: .414
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. Side Bolts; 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 60,000 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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · 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 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
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.

The Lexus ES350’s federal record demonstrates a dramatic, generation-long downward trend in complaints, plummeting from 664 in 2007 to just 5 in 2018, with recalls and investigations similarly fading to near-zero. While the provided data ends in 2018 and omits total volume metrics for 2019 and the years after, the 2019 model sits at the very end of this improving arc, benefiting from a decade of prior engineering refinement. For the 2019 model specifically, the top complaint area is the fuel/propulsion system with 7 reports, followed by engine and fuel/propulsion combinations and fuel system/gasoline issues at 3 each, alongside 6 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints; however, the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Because the 2019 model follows years of steep decline in federal incidents and exhibits a relatively contained complaint profile, it stands as a highly favorable year to purchase in the used market.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
149
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
33
Owner complaints
6 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 33 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System7
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1

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 149 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
25LC012025-04-17EngineThe subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating…
25LC012025-04-17EngineSPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 Certain 2019 Model Year ES 300h Vehicles Low-Pressure…
25LC012025-04-17EngineTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25LC01 LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CERTAIN…
25LC012025-04-17EngineThe subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating…

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 ES350 take?

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

Does the 2019 ES350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the ES350 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 33 highway / 26 combined mpg.