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Lexus · Large SUV

2024 Lexus TX

Hybrid Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
79 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 4
Complaints3 crash · 2 injured reported 49
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 27 mpg
Starting MSRP9 trims · manufacturer $55,050
202620252024

The 2024 Lexus TX is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the TX 500h AWD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 49 complaints, most often about the air bags. Manufacturer pricing runs from $55,050 to $78,050 across 9 trims.

Lexus TX — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Lexus TX · Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)
TX 350 StandardGasFWD$55,050275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg757.4 cu-ft
TX 350 StandardGasAWD$56,650275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg757.4 cu-ft
TX 350 PremiumGasFWD$58,450275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 350 PremiumGasAWD$60,050275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 350 LuxuryGasFWD$59,600275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 350 LuxuryGasAWD$62,350275 hp317 lb-ft23 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 500h F SPORT Performance PremiumHybridAWD$69,350271 hp339 lb-ft27 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 500h F SPORT Performance LuxuryHybridAWD$72,650271 hp339 lb-ft27 mpg657.4 cu-ft
TX 550h+ LuxuryPlug-in hybridAWD$78,050259 hp247 lb-ft29 mpg657.4 cu-ft

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
TX 500h AWDHybridAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo + 288V Ni-MH272827$3,050
TX 350GasFWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo212723$3,550
TX 350 AWDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl turbo202623$3,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47272, 47263, 47273.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
TX 350, TX 500h AWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
TX 350 AWD7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

26LB02 / 26LA02
144,200 vehicles 29% reported repaired built Sep 25, 2023 – Feb 17, 2026
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB02 and 26LA02.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V162000 reported Mar 18, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles 81% reported repaired built Sep 20, 2023 – Sep 18, 2025
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V744000 reported Oct 30, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

See Part 573 Report
591,377 vehicles 50% reported repaired
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. Risk An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 reported Sep 11, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

24TB09,24TA09,24LB05
145,254 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Lexus TX350, TX500 Hybrid, and TX550 Hybrid+ vehicles. The driver and passenger side curtain air bags may not unroll as intended and could partially deploy outside of an open window. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Risk An improper deployment of the side curtain air bag can reduce occupant protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace the driver and passenger curtain shield air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB09/24TA09 and Lexus' numbers are 24LB05/24LA05.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V461000 reported Jun 20, 2024 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific TX

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2024 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Lexus publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Lexus’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2024 Lexus TX, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
49complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

13 per 10,000 built · Lexus reported 37,759 TX built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2024: 24 · 2025: 11 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Air Bags 17
Unspecified 11
Engine 6
Electrical System 6
Fuel/Propulsion System 5
Visibility/Wiper 3

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus TX 500H. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door release button was depressed multiple times however, the fuel door did not open until after several attempts.
Structure at 10,000 miles Jan 30, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11639595
When turning the truck left, there is a clicking sound that sounds like it’s coming from the axel. Contacted Lexus and it is a known issue. They advised it is not a safety concern but a mold problem. Getting axel replaced
Wheels Jan 7, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11634679
I have a Nuna Rava carseat that has malfunctioning harness straps. The straps can be pulled loose even after proper buckling and tightening. My child is at risk of injury, bodily harm, or death in the event of a car accident due to the harness straps failing to stay tight. The car seat has not been inspected
Chest Clip Jan 6, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11634370
I recently bought this vehicle and the drivers seat height does not raise approropriately. I have brought it to the dealership for them to take a look and they say that’s how it’s designed however the passenger seat height goes much higher. I called Lexus corporate who mentioned there is nothing they can do.
Seats Dec 20, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11631741
The contact owned a 2024 Lexus TX350. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH from a complete stop and making a left turn, another vehicle who was driving at an undisclosed speed, crashed into the front passenger's side end of the vehicle, causing the front end of the vehicle to separate.
Air Bags at 10,750 miles Dec 6, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11629239
When I shift my car to get it in gear the knob comes unscrewed and have difficulty getting the car back to drive. This happens especially when putting it in neutral for a car wash. The knob is not securely tightened and if you try to tighten it is not in the correct position.
Power Train Sep 3, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11612313

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Lexus itself: 35 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 49 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 93 per 100,000 built. Every TX model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆17%
SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆17%
SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 111
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-10
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 107 service bulletins, 3 service campaigns, 1 other

Most often about: Electrical System, Structure, Engine, Equipment, Power Train.

  • L-SB-0049-25 Rev1 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Structure — Body
  • Some 2024 – 2026 model year TX 350, TX 500h, and TX 500h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel lid may not open when the release button is depressed.
  • L-SB-0033-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2026-06-12 · Power Train
  • Some 2023 – 2024 model year RX 350, RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 model year TX 350 and TX 500h vehicles may exhibit a rotational clicking noise from one or both front drive shaft assemblies when accelerating while making turns. This condition may occur without a grease leak present on the front drive shaft assemblies. An updated front drive shaft assembly is available to resolve this condition. Foll
  • L-SB-0010-26 Service bulletin
    2026-04-24 · Engine
  • Some customers of 2023 – 2025 model year RX 350h, RX 500h, and 2024 – 2025 model year TX 500h vehicles may experience one or more of the following complaints when the low fuel level warning light illuminates: • The total amount of fuel dispensed during refueling is less than the customer expects when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off, preventing the customer from being able to put as much
  • L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2025-12-15 · Structure — Body
  • Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interio
  • L-SB-0049-25.pdf Service bulletin
    2025-11-10 · Structure — Body
  • Some 2024 – 2026 model year TX 350, TX 500h, and TX 500h+ vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel lid may not open when the release button is depressed.
  • L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 Service bulletin
    2025-08-19 · Electrical System
  • Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with other vehicle systems and external applications encountered while operating telematics features.
  • L-TT-0347-25 Service bulletin
    2025-06-17 · Engine
  • Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
  • L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 Service bulletin
    2025-06-13 · Electrical System
  • The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Lexus TX failed the emissions check on 2.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.52% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%).

New York inspections 2.5%

failed emissions

1,912 initial inspections of 1,875 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2024 TXEvery 2024 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.5%1.5%1,380
Failed the safety inspection0.52%0.74%1,912
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.16%0.17%1,912
Miles driven a year8,9739,424odometer at inspection
Average odometer19,56321,104odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2024 vehicle” is every 2024 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

TX by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 C 5 15 27 mpg2025 B 4 32 29 mpg2024 this page C 4 49 27 mpg

Common questions about the 2024 TX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2024 Lexus TX cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $55,050 for the TX 350 Standard FWD to $78,050 for the TX 550h+ Luxury AWD, across 9 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2024 Lexus TX have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Lexus TX. The most serious on file is 24V461000, covering Air Bags. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2024 Lexus TX?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2024 Lexus TX yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it C (79/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Lexus TX?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2024 Lexus TX, the best EPA combined figure is 27 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2024 Lexus TX?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Lexus TX, most often about air bags, unspecified, engine. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 2 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2024 Lexus TX?

The EPA smog rating for the 2024 Lexus TX is 7 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2024 Lexus TX?

The manufacturer has filed 111 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2024 Lexus TX, most often covering electrical system, structure, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-10. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2024 Lexus TX do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Lexus TX failed the emissions check on 2.5% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.52% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2024 Lexus TX trim is the best value?

$23,000 separates the cheapest of the 9 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls4NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints49NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings3 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins111NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment9 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2025 TX The TX model year with the cleanest record on file — grade B, 4 recalls.Lineup Every 2024 model on file, by price Each 2024 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Lexus recall on file All campaigns filed against Lexus vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this TX by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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