2010 Lexus ES350 Technical Service Bulletins

206 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10145763Sep 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Email: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time. The dashboard (instrument panel) and interior trim panels are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years…
• 10145762Sep 27, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 27, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2012 model year ES350, 2016 ? 2017 model year GS200t, 2013 ? 2018 model year GS350, 2013 ? 2017 model year GS450h, and 2016 ? 2018 model year GS F vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2003 ? 2018 applicable Lexus models may exhibit a…
• 10197471Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 10131760Feb 12, 2018Equipment. 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, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to…
• 10129978Feb 12, 2018Equipment. 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, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to…
• 10129210Jan 24, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
• 10131726Jan 22, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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 year RC 350 vehicles. * Applicability has been updated to exclude 2001 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions…
• 10131724Jan 19, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 19, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The purpose of this 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 Manual…
• 10127061Dec 8, 2017Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10131895Mar 30, 2017Electrical system. 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 when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel…
• 10131836Mar 22, 2017Body and structure. 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 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…
• 10131864Mar 13, 2017Equipment. 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 obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10132902Nov 10, 2016Equipment. 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 should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors.
• 10132848Oct 5, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
• 10111274Sep 30, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, ALL map data is uploaded directly to the HDD system.
• 10132625Sep 19, 2016Equipment. 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. 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…
• 10134416Apr 26, 2016Equipment. TT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
• 10134399Apr 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level at normal vehicle operating temperature. Note: The following adjustment procedures are for U660E/F transmissions.
• 10205325Mar 17, 2016Equipment, Seats. Leather Care Best Practices.
• 10134319Mar 17, 2016Equipment. 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 Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10097044Mar 17, 2016Equipment. 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 manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10134335Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10134334Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10111513Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10094047Nov 12, 2015Equipment. 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 longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10111502Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HDD system. Map Data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow Map Data DVDs to each dealership service manager. The annual…
• 10111501Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Certain 2010-2013 model year Lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10093968Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Lsb: lexus models equipped with hard disk drive (hdd) navigation require a special service tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual dvds installed into the vehicle, all map data is uploaded directly to the hdd system. Map data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow map data dvds to each dealership service manager. The annual…
• 10093963Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Lsb: certain 2010-2013 model year lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10134167Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. 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 future Techstream software release.
• 10132562Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. 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 future Techstream software release.
• 10132726Jul 7, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10134473May 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10132575May 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111398Apr 10, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 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…
• 10111205Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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 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…
• 10111368Feb 27, 2015Equipment. 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 longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10111232Feb 27, 2015Equipment. 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 longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's…
• 10111362Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. 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 cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10111226Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. 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 cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10111342Jan 6, 2015Equipment. 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 audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111252Jan 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111341Jan 5, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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 future Techstream software release.
• 10111251Jan 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 future Techstream software release.
• 10109384Nov 14, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10109449Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10205346Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 10109447Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10109445Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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 washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.

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