2014 Lexus GS 350 Technical Service Bulletins

283 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10205340Sep 12, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC Odor Maintenance
• 10132176Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10205377Aug 27, 2013Equipment. XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
• 10205371Aug 22, 2013Equipment. Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory.
• 10061726Aug 15, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205359Aug 6, 2013Engine. Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
• 10205376Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
• 10132278Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10132052May 15, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheels lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side to side.
• 10132036May 1, 2013Tires, Wheels. 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.
• 10132311Apr 23, 2013Equipment. 2013 ? 2014 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, passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10132310Apr 23, 2013Equipment. 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 a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10205358Apr 10, 2013Engine. Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
• 10132323Apr 10, 2013Engine. Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil
• 10132326Apr 9, 2013Air bags. A recent review of our records indicated that your Safety Connect system is not active and needs to be activated in order for services to work.
• 10132322Apr 3, 2013Equipment. Since MY 2012 several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Lexus audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10132302Apr 2, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
• 10205368Mar 19, 2013Equipment. Phone Call History deletion Audio/Visual/Telematics All 2013-14 Lexus
• 10133814Mar 19, 2013Equipment. The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. The delete soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
• 10205367Mar 13, 2013Equipment. Phone Call History Deletion on Vehicles with Entune - Audio/Visual/Telematics
• 10133812Mar 13, 2013Equipment. The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. The delete soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
• 10133866Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
• 10133864Feb 25, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
• 10061732Feb 25, 2013Steering, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10205304Jan 17, 2013Equipment. Premium HOD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
• 10205300Jan 17, 2013Equipment. Premium HDD Navigation Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N)
• 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…
• 10131963Jan 2, 2013Equipment. MY 2013 Gen 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map. MY 2014 IS and GX models incorporate a Gen 8 navigation system that uses a USB stick to update the firmware ONLY. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10205328Apr 6, 2012Equipment, Tires. Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery
• 10054797Nov 10, 2011Equipment, Seats. 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.
• 10205297Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid

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