Is Lexus Maintenance Expensive?

The Lexus brand is known for its exceptional quality, including top-notch engineering and world-class technology. But after you’ve made your purchase, how will you keep your luxury car in good shape? Is Lexus maintenance expensive? The answer is no, surprisingly. Compared to others in the industry, the average Lexus maintenance cost is actually quite affordable! Get to know the average cost of your Lexus service, and be sure to schedule your next appointment at Lexus of Clearwater!

Lexus Maintenance Cost Rankings

Kelley Blue Book

Year after year, Lexus continues to impress the Kelley Blue Book team. Not only did Lexus make its way onto the 2014 and 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Best Brand, but more recently, it was named the Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own Luxury Brand for 2021, 2022, and 2023! The brand earned stellar scores in categories like projected resale values, insurance and state fees, fuel cost estimates, maintenance and repairs, and more. Kelley Blue Book stated:

• “Lexus has an established record of offering vehicles that are desirable both new and used while delivering quality, reliability and low-cost operation across the board.”

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports conducted a survey of car ownership costs, and Lexus ranked #12 out of 32 brands from the most to least expensive. Lexus beat out top competition like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Volvo, Mini, Porsche, and Acura.

• The average maintenance cost for a Lexus in its 10th year was estimated at $590.
• BMW, the most expensive brand on the list, had an average maintenance cost of $1,125 during its 10th year.

YourMechanic

Featured by Popular Mechanics, a YourMechanic study found that Lexus was the third most inexpensive brand to maintain over time. Lexus beat out BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Volvo, Mini, Porsche, Acura, Land Rover, and Buick. Only their sister brands, Toyota and Scion, fared better.

• Over 10 years of maintenance costs, Lexus models needed an estimated $7,000. BMW models, on the other hand, needed a whopping $17,800!

What Lexus Maintenance is Covered Under Warranty?

Not only is Lexus known for its exceptional craftsmanship and luxurious amenities, but the warranty coverage offers St. Petersburg drivers even more confidence for the roads ahead. Take a look at what the Lexus New Vehicle warranty offers:

• Complimentary maintenance for the first and second scheduled maintenance visits (at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles)
• 12 months/12,000 miles Wheel Alignment and Balancing
• 12 months/unlimited miles Lexus Service Part Warranty*
• 48 months/50,000 miles Basic New Vehicle Warranty
• 72 months/70,000 miles Powertrain Warranty
• 72 months/unlimited miles Lexus Corrosion Perforation Warranty**
• 8 years/100,000 miles Hybrid Warranty (10 years/150,000 miles for 2020 and newer hybrid models)

Schedule Your Lexus Service at Lexus of Clearwater

Still have questions about Lexus maintenance costs? Want to schedule your next Lexus service? We welcome you at Lexus of Clearwater! You’ll find us in Clearwater, nearby neighboring Palm Harbor, so contact us with your questions at any time.

*From the date the part was installed on the vehicle or for the remainder of any applicable new vehicle warranty (whichever provides greater coverage), with the exception of batteries.
**For the repair/replacement of original body panels that develop perforation from corrosion (when a panel is rusted through).