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2017 Lexus CT Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
12/09/16 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10085901
TSB ID: L-SB-0029-16

Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: * hybrid vehicle (hv) battery, * 12-volt auxiliary battery. if the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134336
TSB ID: L-SB-0029-16

Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: * hybrid vehicle (hv) battery, * 12-volt auxiliary battery. if the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134099
TSB ID: L-SB-0023-16

Tsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134076
TSB ID: L-TT-0204-16

Tt: multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133647
TSB ID: L-TT-0233-17

Tt: after the dcm (data communication module) has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134077
TSB ID: L-SB-0021-16

Tsb: 2017 model year lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed xm satellite radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. as part of the pre-delivery service (pds) process, ensure that the xm satellite radio is activated and read
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04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133651
TSB ID: L-SB-0113-12_Rev

Tsb: revision notice november 22, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. in the event that a lexus vehicle becomes submerge
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132902
TSB ID: L-SB-0060-13 Rev

Tsb: revision notice november 10, 2016 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable lexus vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131787
TSB ID: L-TT-0218-17

Tt: this bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use hard disc drive or micro sd card memory.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131726
TSB ID: L-SB-0001-18

Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. l-sb-0021-14. * applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year rc 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131760
TSB ID: L-TT-0218-17_Rev

Tt: this bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use hard disc drive or micro sd card memory. 1. first type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes hdd (hard disc drive). pioneer models that begin with nxh, ha
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132894
TSB ID: L-TT-0162-14 Rev

Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones os 4.4 or later. this condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131895
TSB ID: L-TT-0221-17

This bulletin is regarding the diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints: some customers may encounter bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. intermittent bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle wh
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132429
TSB ID: L-TT-0227-17

Tt: an error message is received when performing dcm activation initiated by techstream. this is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. please discontinue dcm activations utilizing techstream until further notice.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131864
TSB ID: L-SB-0018-14_Rev

Tsb: revision notice march 13, 2017 ? applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year lexus vehicles. some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the hvac evaporator drain hose has become obst
03/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129993
TSB ID: L-SB-0006-18

Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. l-sb-0035-15. ? the entire bulletin has been updated. service bulletin no. l-sb-0035-15 is obsolete and any printed versions should be disc
01/16/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10127061
TSB ID: L-TT-0235-17

Tt: hvac drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
06/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10106043
TSB ID: L-SB-0023-16

Tsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and
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05/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100726
TSB ID: L-SB-0021-16

Tsb: 2017 model year lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed xm satellite radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. as part of the pre-delivery service (pds) process, ensure that the xm satellite radio is activated and read
01/04/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087782
TSB ID: L-SB-0033-16

Tsb: this bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical
12/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086284
TSB ID: L-SB-0033-16

Tsb: this bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical
12/09/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10085902
TSB ID: L-SB-0030-16

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 con
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134319
TSB ID: L-SB-0014-16

Lsb: the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in lexus vehicles. as an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle owner's
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134078
TSB ID: L-SB-0022-16

Tsb: 2017 model year ct 200h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type tire pressure warning system (tpws). each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure. the data is transmitted to t
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134072
TSB ID: L-SB-0020-16

Tsb: the front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 6 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. install the front wheel openi
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134068
TSB ID: L-SB-0018-16

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
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134337
TSB ID: L-SB-0030-16

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 con
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134106
TSB ID: L-SB-0027-16

Tsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the short pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the short pin and confirm all related dtcs a
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134103
TSB ID: L-SB-0024-16

Tsb: 2017 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as we
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134347
TSB ID: L-SB-0033-16

Tsb: this bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134348
TSB ID: L-SB-0034-16

Tsb: the following procedures are recommended for front and rear license plate installation on 2017 model year ct 200h vehicles. the front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws are placed in the luggage compartment of th
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133657
TSB ID: L-SB-0179-17

Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb nos. l-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97, pg003-97, pg003-93, and pg002-90. service bulletin nos. l-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01,
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132625
TSB ID: L-SB-0021-14 Rev

Tsb: revision notice: applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year lexus vehicles. the repair procedure section, required tools & equipment section, and the repair procedure section has been updated.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131738
TSB ID: Lexus Safety Rec

Update on technician certification requirements
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132655
TSB ID: L-TT-0227-17_Rev

Tt: previously, an error message was received when performing dcm activation initiated by techstream. this condition has been remedied, and dcm activation utilizing techstream can now be resumed.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131836
TSB ID: L-SB-0014-08_Rev

Tsb: revision notice march 22, 2017 rev2: ? applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year lexus vehicles. ? february 11, 2015 rev1: applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year lexus vehicles. on some
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131648
TSB ID: Lexus Safety Rec

Update on technician certification requirements.
10/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10119408
TSB ID: L-SB-0151-17

Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to notify technicians of the best practices to help reduce brake vibration conditions for our customers. the condition can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. over time, even one
06/12/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10106058
TSB ID: L-SB-0024-16

Tsb: 2017 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as we
05/25/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10100728
TSB ID: L-SB-0022-16

Tsb: 2017 model year ct 200h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type tire pressure warning system (tpws). each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure. the data is transmitted to t
05/22/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10099938
TSB ID: L-SB-0020-16

Tsb: the front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 6 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. install the front wheel openi
05/22/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10099930
TSB ID: L-SB-0018-16

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
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04/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10097044
TSB ID: L-SB-0014-16

Lsb: the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in lexus vehicles. as an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle owner's
02/27/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093004
TSB ID: L-TT-0202-16

Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
02/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091607
TSB ID: L-SB-0027-16

Tsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the short pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the short pin and confirm all related dtcs a
01/04/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10087783
TSB ID: L-SB-0034-16

Tsb: the following procedures are recommended for front and rear license plate installation on 2017 model year ct 200h vehicles. the front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws are placed in the luggage compartment of th
12/30/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10087543
TSB ID: L-SB-0029-16

Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: * hybrid vehicle (hv) battery, * 12-volt auxiliary battery. if the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086304
TSB ID: L-SB-0034-16

Tsb: the following procedures are recommended for front and rear license plate installation on 2017 model year ct 200h vehicles. the front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws are placed in the luggage compartment of th

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Lexus CT TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.