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2014 Lexus GS Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10133864
TSB ID: L-TT-0113-13

The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
04/23/18 NHTSA ID: 10134115
TSB ID: L-SB-0023-14 Rev

Tsb: revision notice - applicability has been updated to include 2015-2016 model year gs 350 and gs 450h vehicles and 2016 model year gs 200t vehicles.
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10131716
TSB ID: L-TT-0237-18

Tt: special service tools: injector seal tool sets. in the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a special service tool set is required to properly install the seal onto the in
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132819
TSB ID: L-TT-0113-13 Rev

Tech tip: the vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that t
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132781
TSB ID: L-SB-0023-14

Tsb: some standard/luxury grade 2wd gs 350 and gs 450h vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at slow speeds. a new brake pad kit, brake disc, and shim are available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring.
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132052
TSB ID: L-TT-0113-13

The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheels lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side to side.
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04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132142
TSB ID: L-TT-0142-13

Starting with the 2010 model year, lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. there are multiple benefits of this oil
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132643
TSB ID: L-SB-0087-16

Tsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year es 300h, gs 450h and nx 300h vehicles may exhibit a mil ?on? condition with dtc p0a7a with information codes 122 (generator inverter fail signal detection). follow the procedure in this bulletin to address
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10132323
TSB ID: L-TT-0001-10

Starting with the 2010 model year, lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. there are multiple benefits of this oil
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109592
TSB ID: L-TT-0142-13

Tech tip: starting with the 2010 model year, lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. there are multiple benefits of this oil, including: reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, improved fue
02/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10091620
TSB ID: L-SB-0023-14 REV

Tsb: revision notice - applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2016 model year gs 350 and gs 450h vehicles and 2016 model year gs 200t vehicles.
07/07/16 NHTSA ID: 10076248
TSB ID: L-SB-0001-16

Whine noise at 30-50 mph some awd 2013-2015 gs 350 2014-2015 is 350 and 215 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30-50mph under light throttle.
04/11/16 NHTSA ID: 10061721
TSB ID: L-TT-0146-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/31/16 NHTSA ID: 10060755
TSB ID: L-TT-0113-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
04/23/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10134132
TSB ID: L-SB-0001-16

Lsb: some awd 2013 ? 2015 gs 350, 2014 ? 2015 is 350 and 2015 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30 - 50 mph under light throttle. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to addre
04/02/18 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10132821
TSB ID: L-TT-0100-12

Tech tip: (a) some customers/technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to a
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.
08/15/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10115261
TSB ID: L-SB-0100-16_Rev

Tsb: revision notice july 3, 2017 rev2: applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year gs 200t, gs 350, gs 450h, rc 200t and rc 350 vehicles. some 2013 - 2017 model year gs 350/450h, 2015 - 2017 model year rc 200t/350 and 2016 -
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08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109426
TSB ID: L-SB-0084-08 Rev

Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109443
TSB ID: L-SB-0153-08 Rev

Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
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: 10109446
TSB ID: L-SB-0030-11 Rev

Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. if the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the park neutral position switch, the detent sprin
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.
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04/06/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10096990
TSB ID: L-SB-0011-16

Lsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year gs (non f-sport) and 2015 ? 2016 model year rc (non f-sport) vehicles equipped with 2wd drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. follow t
03/21/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10096083
TSB ID: L-SB-0001-16

Lsb: some awd 2013 ? 2015 gs 350, 2014 ? 2015 is 350 and 2015 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30 - 50 mph under light throttle. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to addre
03/02/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10093537
TSB ID: L-SB-0088-15

Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133713
TSB ID: L-TT-0155-14

Some technicians are unaware of current 12v battery warranty policies affecting batteries, some of which have been updated on warranty policy 4.10.
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: 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: 10134167
TSB ID: L-TT-0172-15

Tt: techstream health check results screen shows "yes" for a telematics ecu (dcm) calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. the issue is related to the techstream software and will be corrected in a
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134173
TSB ID: L-TT-0118-13 Rev

Techtip: condition: the customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. the "delete" soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133866
TSB ID: L-TT-0116-13

Navigation/ multi info display day mode operation
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
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133745
TSB ID: L-TT-0118-13

The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. the "delete" soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134349
TSB ID: L-SB-0035-16

Tsb: some 2013 ? 2015 model year lexus es, gs, and is vehicles may exhibit an intermittent discharged battery occurring with no apparent source of discharge found. one possible cause may be the network gateway computer not properly going i
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04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134162
TSB ID: L-SB-0032-15

Lsb: lexus enform? apps will be periodically updated via an over-the-air update system. updates can come in "optional" or "mandatory" form. the update process will take approximately 1 minute for each application requiring an update. follow
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10133744
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13

Customers complain of bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. these concerns can be caused by changes made on the c
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: 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: 10131770
TSB ID: L-SB-0100-16 Rev

Tsb: revision notice february 6, 2017 rev1: the supersession notice has been added. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. some 2013 ? 2016 model year gs and 2015 ? 2016 model year rc vehicles equipped with
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.
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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: 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: 10132012
TSB ID: L-TT-0081-12

When performing the zero point calibration & sensitivity check on the models noted above, an error will occur if user follows on-screen instructions. this issue is being investigated for release in a future software version.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132013
TSB ID: L-TT-0146-13

The ?13-?14my gs 350 comes equipped with an electronic rear parking brake. the adjustment method is different from the previous generation gs model which had a mechanical parking brake. because of this, a different procedure is required wh
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132190
TSB ID: L-TT-0132-13 Rev

To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with xm satellite radio inc. after entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit xm radio id is required. this 8
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132575
TSB ID: L-SB-0010-15

Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
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04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132193
TSB ID: L-TT-0141-13

Some customers may report the following conditions with the podcast application on iphones running ios 7.0 and later: while playing a podcast the system will jump to the next podcast podcast will intermittently restart at the beginning of
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132820
TSB ID: L-TT-0158-14

Tech tip: greenhouse gas logic (ghg) has been implemented on toyota a/c systems to reduce tailp
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
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: 10132706
TSB ID: L-SB-0169-17

Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb no. l-sb-0073-14. ? the required tools & equipment section has been updated. lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically re
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.
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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: 10132557
TSB ID: L-SB-0032-15

Lsb: lexus enform? apps will be periodically updated via an over-the-air update system. updates can come in ?optional? or ?mandatory? form. the update process will take approximately 1 minute for each application requiring an update. follow
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132562
TSB ID: L-TT-0172-15

Tt: techstream health check results screen shows "yes" for a telematics ecu (dcm) calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. the issue is related to the techstream software and will be corrected in a
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132110
TSB ID: L-SB-0075-13

To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the dcc fuse (20a) has been removed at the assembly plant, and temporarily stored in the blank space of the fuse block in the engine compartment. during pre-delivery service (
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132112
TSB ID: L-SB-0002-13 Rev

This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0073-14.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132113
TSB ID: L-SB-0003-13 Rev

This bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0074-14.
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04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132115
TSB ID: L-SB-0078-13

This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. the hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical s
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132116
TSB ID: L-SB-0079-13

The dcc fuses are removed at the assembly plant to reduce parasitic current draw from the battery during transport and storage. as a result of the removal of the dcc fuses, the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system will be inoperative
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132146
TSB ID: L-TT-0095-12

If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the hvac system, there are various factors that may be involved.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132176
TSB ID: L-SB-0060-13

Some 2006 ? 2014 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the hvac system and/or related environmental factors. although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the general procedure in this bulletin to
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132144
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13

My 2013 gen 7 navigation systems use a usb sst to update the firmware and map. my 2014 is and gx models incorporate a gen 8 navigation system that uses a usb stick to update the firmware only. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive l
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132145
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13

These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone d
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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: 10132645
TSB ID: L-TT-0210-16

Tt: some vehicles may continue to experience abnormal blend door noise when changing the hvac temperature setting after the air conditioner radiator assembly (evaporator case) was replaced for the same condition.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132616
TSB ID: L-TT-0118-13 Rev

Techtip: condition: the customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. the "delete" soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132302
TSB ID: L-SB-0090-08 Rev

If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the wi
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132322
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13

Since my 2012 several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for lexus audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10132326
TSB ID: Safety Connect U

A recent review of our records indicated that your safety connect system is not active and needs to be activated in order for services to work.
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03/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129978
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
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.
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111158
TSB ID: L-TT-0182-15

Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111503
TSB ID: L-SB-0073-14 Rev

Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically require an update to the gracenote database. gracenote includes detailed information for songs (e.g., genre, artist, song title, album name, etc.). the grac
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111504
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-14 Rev

Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, points of interest, gracenote?, and system software. the sst is used with all vehicles to deliver the upda
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111512
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13 Rev

Tt: refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability. this is only a reference list of tools that might be in dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or re
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08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111513
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13 Rev

Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. various bluetooth audio functions are no lon
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111514
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
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111283
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-14 Rev

Tsb: revision notice: the parts information section, and required tools & equipment section has been updated. lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, p
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111308
TSB ID: L-TT-0182-15

Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111264
TSB ID: L-SB-0073-14 Rev

Tsb: revision notice: the required tools & equipment section has been updated. lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically require an update to the gracenote? database. gracenote? includes detailed info
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111251
TSB ID: L-TT-0172-15

Tt: techstream health check results screenshots "yes" for a telematics ecu (dcm) calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. the issue is related to the techstream software and will be corrected in a f
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08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111252
TSB ID: L-TT-0164-14 Rev

Tt: customer complains of various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0x. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the aud
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
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111231
TSB ID: L-TT-0126-13 Rev

Tt: some lexus vehicles equipped with text reply functionality may display a greyed out text reply button if the function is not supported by the customer's cellular telephone.
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111232
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13 Rev

Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone, intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle, various bluetooth audio functions are no lon
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111341
TSB ID: L-TT-0172-15

Tt: techstream health check results screenshots "yes" for a telematics ecu (dcm) calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. the issue is related to the techstream software and will be corrected in a f
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111342
TSB ID: L-TT-0164-14 Rev

Tt: customer complains of various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0x. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the aud
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08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111367
TSB ID: L-TT-0126-13 Rev

Tt: some lexus vehicles equipped with text reply functionality may display a greyed out text reply button if the function is not supported by the customer's cellular telephone.
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111368
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13 Rev

Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone, intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle, various bluetooth audio functions are no lon
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
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109391
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13

Tt: refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability. this is only a reference list of tools that might be in a dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or
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.
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109423
TSB ID: L-SB-0073-14

Tsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically require an update to the gracenote? database. gracenote? includes detailed information for songs (e.g., genre, artist, song title, album name, etc.). the gr
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08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109424
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-14

Tsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, points of interest, gracenote?, and system software. the sst is used with all vehicles to deliver the update
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109429
TSB ID: L-SB-0002-13 Rev

Tsb: obsolete notice-october 1, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0073-14.
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109430
TSB ID: L-SB-0003-13 Rev

Tsb: obsolete notice-october 1, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0074-14.
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: 10109468
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13

Tech tip: my 2013 gen 7 navigation systems use a usb sst to update the firmware and map. my 2014 is and gx models incorporate a gen 8 navigation system that uses a usb stick to update the firmware only. refer to the chart below for a compre
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109469
TSB ID: L-TT-0164-14

Tech tip: customer complains of carious bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed
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08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109509
TSB ID: L-TT-0162-14

Tech tip: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones running kitkat 4.4 or later. this condition tends to occur to customers who have
04/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10097039
TSB ID: L-SB-0020-15 REV

Lsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehi
03/06/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093978
TSB ID: L-SB-0073-14 REV

Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically require an update to the gracenote database. gracenote includes detailed information for songs (e.g., genre, artist, song title, album name, etc.). the grac
03/06/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093982
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-14 REV

Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, points of interest, gracenote?, and system software. the sst is used with all vehicles to deliver the upd
03/06/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093995
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13 REV

Tt: refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability. this is only a reference list of tools that might be in dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or re
01/04/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087784
TSB ID: L-SB-0035-16

Tsb: some 2013 ? 2015 model year lexus es, gs, and is vehicles may exhibit an intermittent discharged battery occurring with no apparent source of discharge found. one possible cause may be the network gateway computer not properly going i
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04/11/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10061726
TSB ID: L-TT-0130-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/31/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10060772
TSB ID: L-TT-0158-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/27/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057007
TSB ID: L-TT-0162-14

Lexus: es300h customers may experience disconnections or loss of bluetooth , which may occur when customers have previous text messages on the phone. *lj
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134201
TSB ID: L-TT-0169-14

Techtip: some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel's centerline and the wheel-to-rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back
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.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134314
TSB ID: L-SB-0011-16

Lsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year gs (non f-sport) and 2015 ? 2016 model year rc (non f-sport) vehicles equipped with 2wd drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. follow t
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134317
TSB ID: LSB-0020-15 Rev1

Lsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehi
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: 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,
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133812
TSB ID: L-TT-0118-13

The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. the delete soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133814
TSB ID: L-TT-0118-13 Rev

The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. the delete soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134473
TSB ID: L-SB-0010-15

Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
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04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10134461
TSB ID: L-TT-0100-12 Rev

Tsb: condition - (a) some customers/technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse. (b) some customers may experience a condition where the mirrors do
04/23/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10133770
TSB ID: L-TT-0155-14

Some technicians are unaware of current 12v battery warranty policies affecting batteries, some of which have been updated on warranty policy 4.10.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132888
TSB ID: L-TT-0212-16

Tt: front brake vibration key points: * issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * when lug nuts are over torqued, this causes
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: 10132036
TSB ID: L-SB-0024-12 Rev

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 remai
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132536
TSB ID: L-TT-0100-12 Rev

Tsb: condition - (a) some customers/technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse. (b) some customers may experience a condition where the mirrors do
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132191
TSB ID: L-TT-0139-13

Customers using iphone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, or 5c running ios 7.0 or later now have the ability to make facetime audio calls (no video). when a customer is paired by bluetooth hands free and they make a facetime audio call the vehicle radio will t
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132192
TSB ID: L-TT-0140-13

Itunes radio is a new feature for iphone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, and 5c running ios 7 or later. this feature does work with the in-vehicle audio system either via bluetooth or by usb cable. details on how to access this feature are described below.
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: 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: 10132629
TSB ID: L-TT-0169-14

Techtip: some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel's centerline and the wheel-to-rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132707
TSB ID: L-SB-0170-17

Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb no. l-sb-0074-14. ? the parts information, required tools & equipment, and on-vehicle data navigation update sections have been updated. lexus models equipped
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132745
TSB ID: L-TT-0129-13

Tech tip: tips for writing a dpr (dealer product report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131957
TSB ID: L-SB-0002-14

Some 2wd f-sport grade gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a clicking sound coming from the front wheel area when turning left and/or right at slow speeds. updated brake discs are available to address this condition.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131963
TSB ID: L-TT-0121-13

My 2013 gen 7 navigation systems use a usb sst to update the firmware and map. my 2014 is and gx models incorporate a gen 8 navigation system that uses a usb stick to update the firmware only. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive li
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: 10132109
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-13

The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 8 self-tapping screws) is placed in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. install the front wheel opening exte
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132111
TSB ID: L-SB-0076-13

The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2014 model year gs 350 and gs 450h are stored in the glove compartment of the vehicle. install the license plate and mounting bracket during pre-delivery service (pd
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132114
TSB ID: L-SB-0077-13

2014 model year gs 350 and gs 450h 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
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: 10132082
TSB ID: L-TT-0145-13

Spots in window glass
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132083
TSB ID: L-TT-0031-10

Adhesive & sealant cross reference information
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132278
TSB ID: L-TT-0129-13

Tips for writing a dpr (dealer product report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132310
TSB ID: L-SB-0046-11 Rev

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 condition
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04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132311
TSB ID: L-SB-0153-11 Rev

2013 ? 2014 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 w
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
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10132252
TSB ID: L-SB-0017-12 Rev

If the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. to prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. pleas
12/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10125451
TSB ID: L-SB-0073-14_Obo

Tsb: obsolete notice october 26, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0169-17.
12/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10125452
TSB ID: L-SB-0074-14_Obs

Tsb: obsolete notice october 26, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0170-17.
08/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10111226
TSB ID: L-SB-0014-08 Rev

Lsb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear to be under the clear coat. the stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. these wrinkles sometimes trap water and c
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08/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10111362
TSB ID: L-SB-0014-08 Rev

Lsb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear to be under the clear coat. the stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. these wrinkles sometimes trap water and c
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109585
TSB ID: L-SB-0058-14

Tsb: some 2013 - 2014 model year gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door trim becomes dented during normal use (such as contact with the seat belt latch plate tang during retraction). the front door trim ornament has been upd
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109437
TSB ID: L-SB-0001-11 Rev

Tsb: world standard (ws) automatic transmission fluid (atf) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. here are some important tips when working with atf-ws in lexus vehicles re
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
03/07/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10094047
TSB ID: L-TT-0144-13 REV

Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. intermittent bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. various bluetooth audio functions are no lon
02/27/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093004
TSB ID: L-TT-0202-16

Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
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04/11/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10061675
TSB ID: L-SB-0069-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
04/11/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10061732
TSB ID: L-TT-0113-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
04/11/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10061734
TSB ID: L-TT0081-12

Summary to be provided on a future date.
04/11/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10061780
TSB ID: L-SB-0058-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/31/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10061222
TSB ID: L-SB-002-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/31/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10060752
TSB ID: L-TT-0100-12

Summary to be provided on a future date.
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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.

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Lexus GS 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.