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2022 Lexus IS300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 IS300.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Lexus IS300, with its 4.9-quart oil capacity requiring 0W-20 viscosity, pairs an automatic S8 transmission with EPA ratings of 21 city, 31 highway, and 25 combined mpg. Owner reports document only five complaints—suspension being the top area—and a single recall. This model year aligns with the low complaint counts seen in the model’s later history, where the 2017 model recorded just two complaints, the fewest in the 2001-2019 period.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. 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 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size235/45R18 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780131170
Fuel filter7702453100 alt 2321731080
Spark plug9091901263 alt 9091901276
Battery2880038100
Front wiper blades8522253090 alt 8521253100
Serpentine belt9091602733 alt 90916A2026
Thermostat9091603156 alt 9091603154
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, GL-5 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityA760H
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 75W-85
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts72.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts62.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.75 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeDILFR7K9G
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0315-0.0354"; Used: 0.0433" in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.19-1.32 lbs
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 92.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: 11.7
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

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
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
1Install plate bolts to plate washers., Step 263 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0 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 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) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
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) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & 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 provided federal record spans 2001–2005 and 2016–2019, with the latter cluster showing the modern Lexus IS300 at very low complaint levels—complaints edged up from 2–3 to 7, recalls surfaced only in 2018–2019 after two clean years, and TSBs trended down from 164 to 82—suggesting a maturing platform with contained, non-escalating issues. Because the record stops at 2019, the 2022 model year lands immediately after that documented arc; its own federal footprint is minimal, with single complaints recorded in

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
65
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 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 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Suspension1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Service Brakes,Engine1

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 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev22025-08-19Electrical SystemSome customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features…
L-SB-0032-252025-07-30EngineSome 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS…

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 IS300 take?

4.9 qt of ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 IS300 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the IS300 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.