2017 Lexus ES350 Technical Service Bulletins

105 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10145761Sep 27, 2018Electrical system. TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
• 10149997Aug 17, 2018Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10141593May 18, 2018Engine cooling. TT: In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading max hot, or "in the red zone," (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.
• 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, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10131648Dec 1, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10119408Sep 8, 2017Wheels. 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 lug nut over- or under-torqued can cause a vibration condition. When lug nuts are over-torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout condition, which can lead to brake…
• 10132429Aug 2, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10132390Jun 29, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10132363Jun 15, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10142501Apr 12, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Lexus repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10142498Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Lexus vehicles may not unlock with either the Smart Entry or the wireless remote. The door lock can be placed in the middle position between lock and unlock when exiting the vehicle. This can cause the door lock to be inoperative.
• 10142489Apr 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Rev1 iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 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…
• 10131738Mar 2, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131774Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10156336Jan 31, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10152224Jan 25, 2017Equipment. TSB: Some 2017 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Lexus Display Audio (non-embedded navigation system) have the capability of utilizing a cell phone data-driven navigation app called Scout® GPS link. A download and installation process is required to activate the Scout® GPS Link app before it can be used for the first time on new vehicles.
• 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.
• 10132894Nov 5, 2016Equipment. 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 messages on their phones.
• 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…
• 10111640Aug 30, 2016Tires, Equipment. TSB: 2017 model year ES 300h and ES 350 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 data. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU.
• 10111636Aug 26, 2016Wheels, Equipment. TSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10111635Aug 26, 2016Electrical system. 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 into its original location and confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10111634Aug 25, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year ES 350 and ES 300h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10111630Aug 24, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. TSB: 2017 model year ES 350 and ES 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10134337Jul 1, 2016Equipment. 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 conditions. Long-term storage can affect vehicle systems and components. ANY problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10087544Jul 1, 2016Equipment. 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 conditions. Long-term storage can affect vehicle systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10085902Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 conditions. Long-term storage can affect vehicle systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10134103Jun 23, 2016Equipment. 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 well. Follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver's side, and if applicable, the passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10106058Jun 23, 2016Equipment. 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 well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver’s side, and if applicable, the passenger’s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10134099Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. 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 maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10106043Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. 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 maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10134077Jun 9, 2016Equipment. 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 ready for use.
• 10134076Jun 9, 2016Electrical system. TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
• 10100726Jun 9, 2016Equipment. 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 ready for use.
• 10134068Jun 7, 2016Wheels, Tires. 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 remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
• 10099930Jun 7, 2016Tires, Equipment. 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 remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
• 10140577May 6, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. TT: After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
• 10140576May 6, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• 10093004May 6, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• 10092741May 6, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.

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