2013 Lexus GS 350 Technical Service Bulletins

363 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Lexus GS 350. 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.

• 10142489Apr 4, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131773Feb 8, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE February 8, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0100-16.
• 10131770Feb 6, 2017Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking type noise coming from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. Follow the Repair Procedure in this…
• 10152221Jan 23, 2017Brakes. TT: In the event of brake repair occurring on an applicable vehicle, please use the images below to identify which rotors are installed on the vehicle. Some applicable vehicles have had front rotors replaced for a clicking concern, see L-SB-0100-16.
• 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.
• 10132888Oct 31, 2016Wheels. 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 the rotor to have a runout out condition which can lead to brake vibration concerns * Brake vibration issues can occur at parking lot to highway speeds * Brake vibration issues can…
• 10132645Oct 4, 2016Equipment. 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.
• 10111264Sep 27, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 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 information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the Map Update SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a…
• 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…
• 10111283Sep 16, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle.
• 10145778Jul 26, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Technical Instructions: Customer Satisfaction Campaign - CLA Expired on March 31, 2015.
• 10145777Jul 26, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Dealer Letter: Customer Satisfaction Campaign - CLA Expired on March 31, 2015.
• 10091777Jul 26, 2016Engine. Technical instructions: customer satisfaction campaign - cla expired on march 31, 2015.
• 10091776Jul 26, 2016Engine. Dealer letter: customer satisfaction campaign - cla expired on march 31, 2015.
• 10134354Jul 12, 2016Brakes. TSB: Some Standard/Luxury grade AWD GS 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring.
• 10087822Jul 12, 2016Brakes. Tsb: some standard/luxury grade awd gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring.
• 10086486Jul 12, 2016Brakes. Tsb: some standard/luxury grade awd gs 350 vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak while traveling at low speeds. A new brake pad kit is available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring.
• 10134349Jul 8, 2016Electrical system. 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 into sleep mode at key OFF. This can result in excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to identify and address this…
• 10087784Jul 8, 2016Electrical system. 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 into sleep mode at key off. This can result in excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to identify and address this…
• 10086305Jul 8, 2016Electrical system. 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 into sleep mode at key off. This can result in excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to identify and address this…
• 10134115Jun 30, 2016Brakes. 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.
• 10091620Jun 30, 2016Brakes. 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.
• 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.
• 10134416Apr 26, 2016Equipment. TT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
• 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.
• 10134317Mar 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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 vehicle features and bnefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10097039Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. 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 vehicle features and bnefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10134335Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10134334Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10205320Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Speed Turns (Non F-Sport Vehicles)
• 10134314Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. 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 the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10096990Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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 the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10134301Feb 16, 2016Equipment. CLC Expired on June 30, 2015.
• 10134300Feb 16, 2016Equipment. CLC Expired on June 30, 2015.
• 10093477Feb 16, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Clc expired on june 30, 2015.
• 10093476Feb 16, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Clc expired on june 30, 2015.
• 10205298Jan 7, 2016Equipment. Whine Noise at 30-50 MPH.
• 10134132Jan 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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 address this condition.
• 10096083Jan 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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 address this condition.
• 10076248Jan 7, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10111514Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 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…
• 10111512Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 repair procedure. Generation 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update firmware and map. Generation 8 navigation systems use a USB stick to update the firmware only.

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