2017 Lexus GX460 Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 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…
• 10168515Oct 2, 2019Equipment. Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS…
• 10170744Sep 12, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use…
• 10166016Sep 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use…
• 10166015Sep 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use…
• 10166013Sep 12, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use…
• 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…
• 10162759Jun 25, 2019Electrical system. TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty Battery Testers.
• 10162746Jun 13, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2007 ?
• 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.
• 10152632Nov 30, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 30, 2018: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10152631Nov 30, 2018Vehicle speed control. TT: Intermittent high-pitched whine noise is heard when driving 45-70MPH.
• 10152565Nov 28, 2018Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10150000Sep 5, 2018Suspension. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 5, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year GX460 vehicles. ? The Production Change Information section has been removed. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 ? 2018 model year GX460 (KDSS-equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle leans more than 20 mm from left to right when viewed from…
• 10197471Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 10129993Feb 21, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0035-15. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0035-15 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with navigation (version older than V1##8940)…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 10131859Mar 8, 2017Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 08, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year GX 460 vehicles, and the Production Change Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Some 2014 - 2017 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).
• 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.
• 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…
• 10111625Aug 19, 2016Equipment. TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year GX 460 are stored in the glove compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10111616Aug 17, 2016Equipment. TSB: The Parking Assist Monitor System assists the driver during parking and parallel parking by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle. When the short pin is removed or battery terminal is disconnected, the power source to the steering angle sensor is cut off. When the short pin is reinstalled or the battery terminal is reconnected, the rear view monitor will operate, but it cannot display guidelines…
• 10111612Aug 16, 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).
• 10111601Aug 11, 2016Equipment. TSB: Some 2017 model year GX 460 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).
• 10084356Aug 11, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tsb: some 2017 model year gx 460 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).
• 10111586Aug 5, 2016Tires. TSB: 2017 model year GX 460 vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). Each tire (including the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure. The data is transmitted to the Tire Pressure Warning System antenna/receiver and then to the Tire Pressure Warning System ECU. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), the tire pressure warning valves/sensors…
• 10084294Aug 5, 2016Tires, Equipment. Tsb: 2017 model year gx 460 vehicles are equipped with a direct-type tire pressure warning system (tpws). Each tire (including the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure. The data is transmitted to the tire pressure warning system antenna/receiver and then to the tire pressure warning system ecu. During pre-delivery service (pds), the tire pressure warning valves/sensors…
• 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…

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