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2021 Lexus

ES 250 AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Lexus ES 250: best and worst years
2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD
2021 photoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
1 yr / 10k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.lexus.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.