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2025 Lexus GX550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 GX550.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2025 Lexus GX550 is anchored by a 10-speed automatic transmission and returns EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined, defining the model's baseline efficiency profile. Early owner feedback for this model year has been limited, with 12 total complaints filed and structure emerging as the most frequently cited area of concern, accompanied by two recalls. That low complaint volume positions the GX550 as a relatively clean entry in the lineup's reliability record, suggesting the 2025 model year is reaching the market without significant systemic issues.

Model year202620252024

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN3. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN3
Engine air filter1780131141
Fuel filter7702460370 alt 2321731080
Spark plug9091901295
Front wiper blades8522260310 alt 8521260280
Thermostat1632670020 alt 1603170010
Cabin air filter8713960030 alt 8713930110

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 2025 Lexus GX550 top in one area — the structure, 2 of 12 reports (17%), 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 structure 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
43
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Suspension,Engine1
Tires1
Structure,Visibility/Wiper1

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 43 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0013-262026-05-29EngineSome 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle when in…
L-SB-0042-25 Rev22026-05-05Power TrainSome 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a harsh downshift (2 – 1) when…
L-SB-0053-252026-02-21Service BrakesSome 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, and 2025 – 2026 model…
L-SB-0042-25 Rev12026-02-05Power TrainSome 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a harsh downshift (2 – 1) when…
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

Does the 2025 GX550 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GX550 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.