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2024 Lexus

IS 500

Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Lexus IS 500: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
CO₂
451 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,891 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Cargo Vol
11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

3 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 7, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERL-SB-0026-23

    TSB: 2024 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the Installation Procedure in this bulletin to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining hooks (clips

  • Apr 7, 2023TRAILER HITCHESL-SB-0025-23

    TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.

  • Mar 14, 2023EQUIPMENTL-SB-0019-23

    TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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

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.