2020 Lexus ES350 Technical Service Bulletins

102 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10182980Oct 9, 2020Equipment. TSB: 2020 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to…
• 10182970Oct 6, 2020Electrical system. TT: A 12-volt battery discharged and/or dead condition can be due to multiple causes. In order to properly diagnose and determine the root cause it?s important to follow a structured process to identify any contributing issues and determine the proper remedy.
• 10181784Sep 30, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 30, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0036-20.
• 10181781Sep 30, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Lexus App does not accept the activation code. ?Lexus App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Lexus App shows an error 42…
• 10179766Aug 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the head unit?s…
• 10179722Aug 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the head unit?s…
• 10179701Aug 7, 2020Engine. TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179605Aug 7, 2020Engine, Equipment. TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179697Aug 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10179694Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10179601Aug 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10179598Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10178788Jul 20, 2020Engine, Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ?Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ?Worn out GFCI internal contacts ?Improper…
• 10177780Jun 23, 2020Wheels. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair…
• 10177776Jun 22, 2020Engine cooling. TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on gas powered (non-hybrid) Lexus vehicle may require additional compressor oil to complete the repairs. 1234YF ND-12 compressor oil is available through the Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment website
• 10177590Jun 10, 2020Engine. TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10177584Jun 4, 2020Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h, vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?DTC B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Lexus App does not accept the activation code. ?Lexus App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Lexus App shows an error 42 when trying to execute a…
• 10177580Jun 3, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. 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 and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused.
• 10177574Jun 1, 2020Engine. TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10176691May 22, 2020Suspension, Steering. TT: Some 2020 model year ES350 and ES300H may exhibit a creaking noise from front strut area when turning steering wheel or while driving during turns.
• 10176283May 1, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174923Apr 23, 2020Equipment. TT: Due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 virus threat, some dealers are experiencing reduced traffic into their stores and causing dealer stock to age. Due to this situation, dealers are reminded and recommended to follow the Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines outlined in L-SB-0015-20 and other Service Bulletin publications to ensure customers receive their vehicles in a fresh and well maintained condition.
• 10174907Apr 15, 2020Equipment. TT: After performing a battery test using the DCA-8000 battery diagnostic charger and the battery health has been considered a ?Good? condition, the DCA will automatically enter a post-test charging mode. In the post-test charging mode, the DCA analyzes the current state of charge of the battery and automatically begins to charge the battery to a fully charged condition, 100% state of charge. The time required to…
• 10174888Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded.
• 10174886Apr 2, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year ES350, ES300h, UX200, and UX250h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Lexus app does not accept the activation code and/or becomes inoperative, and/or the SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location data in a timely manner.
• 10173986Mar 26, 2020Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10173983Mar 26, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehicle, and is only informing the user of the expiration date.
• 10173982Mar 26, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10173795Mar 9, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year ES350, ES300h, UX200, and UX250h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Remote Connect app does not accept the activation code and/or becomes inoperative, and/or the SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location data in a timely manner. Follow the Firmware Update Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
• 10172866Feb 25, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS or after replacement due to DCM activation issues. If there are no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console determine if the vehicle is in shipping mode. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a…
• 10172853Feb 18, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10172827Feb 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10172378Jan 30, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10171699Jan 7, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some guests may experience the Lexus Enform Remote becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. To simplify the diagnosis of this system and prevent the unnecessary replacement of parts, please refer to the procedure below.
• 10170192Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with a DCM may exhibit a B15A804 DTC in current or history during PDS. This DTC can be triggered during the manufacturing and/or shipping process and does not indicate a problem with the vehicle. To simplify the diagnosis of this DTC, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
• 10170732Dec 6, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 6, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of…
• 10170729Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS due to DCM activation issues. This condition is characterized by no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a Techstream and navigate to: Telematics-Data…
• 10169332Nov 18, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10168536Oct 21, 2019Equipment. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10168519Oct 11, 2019Steering. 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 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…
• 10164354Jul 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ? Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ? Worn out GFCI internal contacts ? Improper…
• 10164351Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 12, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year RX350 and RX450h vehicles. March 29, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year RC F vehicles. ? The Software Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual…
• 10162760Jun 27, 2019Engine. TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Lexus and the addition of compressor oil is required to complete the repairs, the 1234YF ND-12 compressor oil is available through the Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment website.
• 10162752Jun 17, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 17, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year ES300h, ES350, LS500, LS500h, UX200, and UX250h and 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.L-SB-0014-18 Rev1 April 20, 2018 Page 2 of 36 Smart Key Immobilizer Reset and Add/Remove Key © 2019 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA Required Tools.
• 10159740Apr 30, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10160752Mar 29, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 29, 2019 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year RC F vehicles. * The Software Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit.
• 10153281Jan 16, 2019Engine cooling. TT: The current engine active test Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active test, current ECU logic does not turn off the direct injectors and can cause DTCs P017200, P017500 and P0160300. To avoid this condition, technicians should raise engine RPM when changing back…
• 10153258Jan 2, 2019Tires. 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. Refer to the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay…
• 10153245Dec 21, 2018Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10153244Dec 21, 2018Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the instructions contained within the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to ensure that the software is installed correctly. If it is found that the software is not installed correctly, proceed to the…

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