2023 Lexus RX MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2023 Lexus RX gets up to 25 mpg combined with a gas engine and up to 36 mpg as a hybrid, across 4 EPA-tested versions.

EPA fuel economy

2023 Lexus RX · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best gas version

25MPG combined

22 city 29 highway

$3,100 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic

Best hybrid version

36MPG combined

37 city 34 highway

$2,150 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT

Best version saves $250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $5.01 a gallon (premium gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,150 to $3,200 a year. Compared with 2022, the best gas version is up 2 mpg and the best hybrid version is up 6 mpg.

More complaints than a typical RX year

The 2023 drew 42 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical RX year.

Years to avoid: 2010; best years: 2018, 2021, and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every RX year ranked The 2023 RX's recalls and problems

Every 2023 RX version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
Hybrid
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT Best EPA listing: RX 350h AWD · Premium fuel	36 mpg	37 / 34	$2,150
2.4L turbo 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT EPA listing: RX 500h AWD · Premium fuel	27 mpg	27 / 28	$2,850
Gas
2.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: RX 350 · Premium fuel	25 mpg	22 / 29	$3,100
2.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: RX 350 AWD · Premium fuel	24 mpg	21 / 28	$3,200

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $5.01 a gallon for premium gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT	$2,088	$174	$10,438
2.4L turbo 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT	$2,783	$232	$13,917
2.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$3,006	$250	$15,030
2.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic	$3,131	$261	$15,656

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Does the hybrid pay for itself? See the payback for every model sold both ways.

Lexus RX MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 25 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 25 since 2023. Hybrid: 29 to 36 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 36 since 2023.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2023: gas 25 mpg · hybrid 36 mpg

Show as a table

Lexus RX best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	21	30
2011	21	29
2012	21	29
2013	21	29
2014	21	29
2015	21	29
2016	23	30
2017	23	30
2018	23	30
2019	23	30
2020	23	30
2021	23	30
2022	23	30
2023	25	36
2024	25	36
2025	25	36
2026	25	36

Every RX year's ratings in one table

How the 2023 RX compares

2023 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2023 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sorento Best: hybrid	37 mpg	26 mpg	$1,700
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	36 mpg	25 mpg	$1,750
Lexus RX This page Best: hybrid	36 mpg	25 mpg	$2,150
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: hybrid	34 mpg	26 mpg	$1,850
Ford Explorer Best: hybrid	27 mpg	24 mpg	$2,300
Chevrolet Blazer Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
GMC Acadia Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,500
Kia Telluride Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Ford Edge Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Pathfinder Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Nissan Murano Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Volkswagen Atlas Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Honda Pilot Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Hyundai Palisade Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Subaru Ascent Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$2,850
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Dodge Durango Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Honda Passport Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950
Buick Enclave Best: gas	21 mpg	21 mpg	$2,950

2023 RX recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 67 owner complaints for the 2023 RX.

Owners most often describe a shattered sunroof (9 complaints, 13%), then hesitation (8). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 to 5 stars, depending on the version.

See the 2023 RX recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2023 Lexus RX's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.4L turbo 4-cyl gets 25 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 24 with AWD.

How much fuel does the 2023 RX hybrid save?

Comparing AWD or 4WD versions at EPA's assumptions (15,000 miles a year, $4.00 a gallon), the hybrid costs $2,150 a year to fuel against $3,200 for the gas model: $1,050 a year, or $5,250 over five years.

Does the 2023 Lexus RX need premium gas?

Yes. EPA lists the 2.4L turbo 4-cyl versions, the 2.4L turbo 4-cyl hybrid, and the 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid on premium.

How does the 2023 RX's MPG compare with the 2022?

For 2023, the best gas version is rated 25 mpg, up 2 from 23 and the best hybrid version is rated 36 mpg, up 6 from 30.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.