Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 IS500.
The 2025 Lexus IS500 is defined by its S8 automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 17/25/20 mpg. Reliability metrics for this specific model year show zero recalls alongside a single total owner complaint, with structure identified as the top complaint area. This sparse reporting places the vehicle in a stable position within its reliability history, indicating that structural concerns remain the isolated focal point for owners despite the absence of recalls.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 221 ft-lbs |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Engine Compression | 144-203 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI. |
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 IS500 dominate in one area — the structure, 1 of 1 reports (100%), 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.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 | 2026-02-02 | Electrical System | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26. |
| L-SB-0004-26 | 2026-01-23 | Electrical System | Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | 2025-08-19 | Electrical System | Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features… |
| L-SB-0032-25 | 2025-07-30 | Engine | Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.