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2003 Lexus ES Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
11/21/05 NHTSA ID: 10017720
TSB ID: 00401

Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. all lexus 2002 - 2006 models. all '02 - '07 models. lexus.
08/11/05 NHTSA ID: 10015790
TSB ID: 00105

Clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right.
07/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10007640
TSB ID: 00504

Excessive sulfur dioxide odor.
07/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10007639
TSB ID: 00304

Front brake component identification.
12/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004504
TSB ID: 00303

Front suspension lower arm installation torque.
10/20/03 NHTSA ID: 10003443
TSB ID: EG00203

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0031, p0051, p2238 or p2241.
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03/26/03 NHTSA ID: 10000646
TSB ID: 00202

Front brake vibration.
02/20/03 NHTSA ID: 10000251
TSB ID: 01202

Suspension ball joint inspection method.
10/31/02 NHTSA ID: 635748
TSB ID: EG00302

On some vehicles, the gas cap may stick and consequently become difficult to remove.
04/02/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10132108
TSB ID: L-SB-0041-11 Rev

This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109444
TSB ID: L-SB-0082-14

Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. use the information in this bulletin when insta
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109445
TSB ID: L-SB-0007-11 Rev

Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109447
TSB ID: L-SB-0041-11 Rev

Tsb: obsolete notice-october 16, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0082-14.
05/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10007095
TSB ID: 00304

The proper identification of the 7 solenoids used in the u150e/u151e/u151f transmissions.
10/24/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003571
TSB ID: TC00403

Engine control module (ecm) calibration - shifting enhancement - revised. 2nd revision.
10/24/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003570
TSB ID: TC00403

Engine control module (ecm) calibration - shifting enhancement.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133923
TSB ID: L-TT-0111-13

Lexus vehicles are equipped with srs, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the srs airbags or pretensioner devic
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133914
TSB ID: L-SB-0015-10 Rev

Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulletin de
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04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133910
TSB ID: L-SB-0066-11 Rev

When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other com
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: 10132726
TSB ID: L-SB-0025-14

Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131964
TSB ID: L-TT-0111-13

Lexus vehicles are equipped with supplemental restraint systems (srs), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. if a customer expresses any concerns that the s
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132734
TSB ID: L-SB-0025-14 Rev

Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132777
TSB ID: L-SB-0021-14

Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bullet
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08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111398
TSB ID: L-SB-0066-11 Rev

Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111205
TSB ID: L-SB-0066-11 Rev

Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109449
TSB ID: L-SB-0021-14 Rev

Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bullet
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109384
TSB ID: L-SB-0025-14 Rev

Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
04/16/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051860
TSB ID: LTT-0111-13

Lexus: some vehicles come with the supplemental restraint systems (srs) and to help reduce injuries in a collision, seat belt pre-tensioners devices, that may or may not perform as expected. models years listed 1990-2013. *p
10/29/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034245
TSB ID: LSB-0015-10

Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des
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12/16/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004501
TSB ID: 00903

Front door power window regulators may deform after use.
10/21/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003487
TSB ID: 3LF

Special service campaign 3lf to inspect and/or replace the throttle body assembly. an electrical contact in the throttle body motor may malfunction causing the malfunction indicator light (mil) to illuminate on the dash and the engine cont
08/11/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002016
TSB ID: 00403

Re-calibration of compass.
04/11/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001050
TSB ID: 00103

Increased effort to confirm the position of the combination meter gauge needles in direct sunlight.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133849
TSB ID: L-SB-0010-13

A new special service tool (sst 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. this bulletin references the correct method for installing the b
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,
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133926
TSB ID: Lexus Floor Mat

In the recent bi-annual floor mat reminder letter distributed november, 2012, lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132004
TSB ID: L-SB-0092-13

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132006
TSB ID: L-BO-004-05 Obso

This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0092-13.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132074
TSB ID: L-SB-0143-11 Rev

Beginning in 1998, lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. lexus does not recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: seat covers not rec
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132083
TSB ID: L-TT-0031-10

Adhesive & sealant cross reference information
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.
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132739
TSB ID: L-SB-002-01 - OB

Tsb: obsolete notice: july 7, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132778
TSB ID: L-SB-0015-10 Rev

Tsb: obsolete notice-june 12, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131653
TSB ID: L-SB-0048-08 Obs

Tsb: replacement certification labels. obsolete notice november 28, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0179-17.
02/26/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10054797
TSB ID: LSB-0143-11

Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries.
07/07/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007637
TSB ID: 00404

Rear door trim panel lower seal rattle.
07/07/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007634
TSB ID: 00504

Rattle/squeak noise caused by moon roof weatherstrip sticking to the body.
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04/26/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10006195
TSB ID: 00304

Rear package tray sunshade binding. *mr
03/12/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005741
TSB ID: 00104

A rattle or tick noise from the base of the windshield. the cowl cover (louver sub-assembly) has been modified to improve this condition.
12/17/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004502
TSB ID: 01103

Rattle from below the rear package tray area or behind the rear seat back while driving. 2004 es330 as well.
07/31/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10002013
TSB ID: 00303

Seatback board improvement. *jb
06/06/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001535
TSB ID: 02501

Initial calibration of compass during pre-delivery service.
06/06/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001534
TSB ID: 00403

Creak noise at top of windshield and/or back window glass. recommended repair procedure.
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02/26/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10000415
TSB ID: 00302

Rear interior door trim panel rattle. 22

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Lexus ES 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.