2008 Lexus ES350 Technical Service Bulletins

174 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Lexus ES350. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10133872Feb 13, 2013Body and structure. As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. The part has been changed in production and parts have been prepared to support a product update for existing customer vehicles.
• 10133926Jan 25, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10133914Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. 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 details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133923Jan 16, 2013Air bags. 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 devices did not per
• 10133910Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. 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 compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the…
• 10133972Dec 10, 2012Equipment. On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Consumer Reports will post a story on its internet site about the Internal Release Lever in certain Lexus vehicles. Please use the information provided in this communication to respond to any customer inquiries.
• 10054797Nov 10, 2011Seats, Equipment. 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.
• 10042912Oct 6, 2011Equipment. Lexus: a condition, exhibit by some vehicles, regarding the visibility of dust or powder located in the hvac vents. A cleaning procedure has been developed with a new designed evaporator and hvac system, to address condition.
• 10041079Jun 20, 2011Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: malfunction light is on with diagnostic trouble codes stored.
• 10039079May 12, 2011Seats. Toyota lexus: 2007-2009 es350. There may be a pop noise from the rear seat due to insufficiently torqued nuts.
• 10037565Mar 17, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Lexus: when the heat is turned on some 2008-2010 es vehicles may have a large variation in temperatures between the vents in the passenger or driver side.
• 10037625Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.
• 10034245Feb 4, 2010Electrical system. 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 described in individual service bulletins.
• 10032465Dec 21, 2009Engine cooling, Fuel system. Lexus service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Replace the vvt -I oil hose in certain my 2007-2008 vehicles equipped with v6 2gr-fe engine. The rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the vvt-I actuator may degrade over time. This condition may cause oil to leak from the vvt-I oil hose producing abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure light to illuminate.
• 10033047Dec 18, 2009Equipment. Lexus: interior panels/trim. To improve serviceability of the floor carpet grommet (floor clamp retainer), a new service part has been developed which allows the floor carpet grommet to be replaced separately from the carpet assembly. Models include es350; is f; is250; is350; is250c, is350.
• 10033066Dec 2, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Lexus: some vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351, p0352, p0353, p0354, p0355, or p0356 (ignition coil primary/secondary circuit) stored in the engine controlmodule/ecm (sae term-powertrain control module/pcm). Models include es35 and rx350.
• 10032516Sep 18, 2009Equipment. Toyota/lexus: all weather floor mats. Preliminary information indicate that the cause may have been an all weather floor mat (awfm) from a different lexus model which, if installed incorrectly in es 350, could cause it to interfere with the accelerator pedal. *pe updated 5/19/10.
• 10032515Sep 2, 2009Engine cooling. Lexus: engine control. Some vehicles may exhibit a mil on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0138 and/or p0158 (oxygen sensor circuit high voltage bank 1 or 2). In some instances a p2195 or 02197 (a/f sensor signal stuck lean) dtc may also be present. Caused by incorrect air fuel ratio sensor response. *pe updated 6 /28/10.
• 10205339May 14, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
• 10030352May 13, 2009Air bags, Electrical system. Lexus: ig1 relay freezing. Some vehicles may experience multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative after the vehicle has cold soaked in sub freezing (below 14 %f [-10%c]) ambient air temperatures. A new relay and wire harness has been made available to improve this condition.
• 10032528Mar 19, 2009Engine cooling. Lexus: engine ticking noise and/or mil on p0014, p0015, p0024, p0025, p0017, or p0018. Engine mechanical.
• 10025163May 13, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Torque converter shudder on 2007-2008 lexus es350 automatic transmission/transaxle model.
• 10023163Sep 21, 2007Equipment. Floor mat installation during (pds) pre-delivery service.
• 10022140May 2, 2007Tires. Tire positioning before new vehicle delivery.

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