2014 Lexus GX460 Technical Service Bulletins

237 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Lexus GX460. 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.

• 10093995Nov 12, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111507Nov 9, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 9, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0079-14
• 10093990Nov 9, 2015Equipment. Lsb: obsolete notice november 9, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0079-14
• 10109509Sep 3, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running Kitkat 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10134461Aug 31, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Condition - (A) Some Customers/Technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse. (B) Some Customers may experience a condition where the mirrors do not change to the exact previous position in which the customer had set the memory to when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
• 10134449Aug 31, 2015Equipment. Navigation System Firmware Update
• 10132536Aug 31, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Condition - (A) Some Customers/Technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse. (B) Some Customers may experience a condition where the mirrors do not change to the exact previous position in which the customer had set the memory to when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
• 10132524Aug 31, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Navigation System Firmware Update
• 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.
• 10134166Jul 8, 2015Seats. TT: Some vehicles may experience an intermittenly "tick" or "rattle" noise when over uneven terrain. The noise is typically present when the front passenger seat is empty and will go away when the front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle. Closer investigation may find the noise emanating from the Passenger Side floor sheet metal near one of the spot welds in the floor underneath the front passenger seat.
• 10132561Jul 8, 2015Body and structure. TT: Some vehicles may experience an intermittenly "tick" or "rattle" noise when over uneven terrain. The noise is typically present when the front passenger seat is empty and will go away when the front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle. Closer investigation may find the noise emanating from the Passenger Side floor sheet metal near one of the spot welds in the floor underneath the front passenger seat.
• 10132547Jul 8, 2015Engine cooling. LSB: Some 2014 ? 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with the 1UR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P006A (MAP ? Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1). Some vehicles may also exhibit the engine running rough and light hesitation under acceleration. The condition may be caused by debris in the EGR assembly. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 10134151Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling. Some 2014 – 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with the 1UR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P006A (MAP – Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1). Some vehicles may also exhibit the engine running rough and light hesitation under acceleration. The condition may be caused by debris in the EGR assembly. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 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.
• 10205326Jun 29, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.
• 10111303Jun 29, 2015Electrical 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, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111153Jun 29, 2015Electrical 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, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111299Jun 22, 2015Engine cooling. LSB: Some 2014 - 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with the 1UR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P006A (MAP - Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1). Some vehicles may also exhibit the engine running rough and light hesitation under acceleration. The condition may be caused by debris in the EGR assembly. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 10111149Jun 22, 2015Engine cooling. LSB: Some 2014 - 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles equipped with the 1UR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P006A (MAP - Mass or Volume Air Flow Correlation Bank 1). Some vehicles may also exhibit the engine running rough and light hesitation under acceleration. The condition may be caused by debris in the EGR assembly. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this…
• 10111308Jun 17, 2015Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10111158Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10111298Jun 16, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Some 2010 - 2015 applicable Lexus vehicles equipped with a Remote Engine Starter (RES+) includes CarFinder, a feature which utilizes GPS technology to help locate a customer's vehicle on a map. If a customer has a Carfinder that is inoperative, follow the procedure in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10111148Jun 16, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: Some 2010 - 2015 applicable Lexus vehicles equipped with a Remote Engine Starter (RES+) includes CarFinder, a feature which utilizes GPS technology to help locate a customer's vehicle on a map. If a customer has a Carfinder that is inoperative, follow the procedure in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10111296Jun 3, 2015Seats. LSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise coming from the second row seats when driving over uneven terrain. The bracket for the inside hinge of the 60% second row seat may rub the seat frame. Follow the procedure outlined below to address this condition.
• 10111146Jun 3, 2015Seats. LSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year GX 460 vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise coming from the second row seats when driving over uneven terrain. The bracket for the inside hinge of the 60% second row seat may rub the seat frame. Follow the procedure outlined below to address this condition.
• 10111409Apr 14, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Certain vehicles ay exhibit a leak from the input shaft seal on the transfer case assembly. This leak is typically first identified by fluid collecting at the bottom of the seam between the transmission output and transfer case input mating surfaces.
• 10111216Apr 14, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Certain vehicles ay exhibit a leak from the input shaft seal on the transfer case assembly. This leak is typically first identified by fluid collecting at the bottom of the seam between the transmission output and transfer case input mating surfaces.
• 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.
• 10205374Dec 11, 2014Equipment. Navigation Micro SD Card Error
• 10134202Dec 11, 2014Equipment. TechTip: Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 10132630Dec 11, 2014Equipment. TechTip: Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 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.
• 10109391Nov 7, 2014Equipment. 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 a dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or repair procedure. Generation 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map. Generation 8 navigation system models use a USB stick to update the firmware ONLY.
• 10109470Oct 23, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tip: Head unit does not recognize a Multimedia software update file that has been downloaded to a USB flash drive from a Technical Service Bulletin.
• 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).
• 10061359Oct 23, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10109446Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the park neutral position switch, the detent spring may become detached from the manual shift lever. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission and/or park neutral position switch assembly.
• 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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