2008 Lexus GX470 Technical Service Bulletins

130 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Lexus GX470. 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.

• 10214355Apr 13, 2022Equipment. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 10210374Mar 9, 2022Equipment. TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
• 10209023Feb 24, 2022Air bags. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation.
• 10207945Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Tires, Wheels. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in…
• 10204548Oct 28, 2021Body and structure. DL: Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl paint color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory paint is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000…
• 10190468Mar 31, 2021Air bags. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10182961Oct 30, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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.
• 10177783Jun 23, 2020Steering. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
• 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…
• 10176283May 1, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174889Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 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.
• 10172827Feb 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10172825Feb 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur 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.
• 10170716Dec 4, 2019Body and structure. TSB: Some 2008 ? 2009 model year GX470 vehicles painted with 070 Blizzard Pearl may exhibit peeling paint on one or more metal body panels. The paint may peel between the primer and Ecoat layer, exposing the gray or brownish-green E-coat. The affected panel(s) will require prepping and repainting to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet to a body shop.
• 10164892Aug 9, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl paint color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory…
• 10164890Aug 9, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Email: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory paint is…
• 10164891Aug 8, 2019Body and structure. Region Letter: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl paint color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory…
• 10164889Aug 8, 2019Body and structure. Region Email: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal body panels. Although the original factory paint is…
• 10152565Nov 28, 2018Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 10127061Dec 8, 2017Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10131653Dec 5, 2017Equipment. TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10132886Oct 26, 2016Electrical system. Warranty Enhancement Program: Update: Technician requirements and parts order processes have been updated. Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
• 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…
• 10134097Jun 23, 2016Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-03): Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10106567Jun 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-03): lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10091863Dec 17, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Wpb: background: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014 lexus announced the reimbursement phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since this announcement, lexus has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this program.
• 10111477Nov 17, 2015Equipment. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December…
• 10091983Nov 17, 2015Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10111513Nov 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10094047Nov 12, 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…
• 10134258Sep 11, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134257Sep 11, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134252Sep 11, 2015Body and structure. RL: This Warrant Enhancement Program provides a Primary and Secondary coverage for your vehicle's "New Vehicle Limited Warranty" as it applies to the Dashboard. The specific condition covered by this program is any cracked and/or sticky/melted Dashboard as a result of heat or humidity for any covered vehicle. If the condition is verified, the repair will be performed in accordance with the applicable TSB under the…
• 10096783Sep 11, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10096781Sep 11, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134254Sep 10, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December…
• 10096774Sep 10, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134236Jul 30, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. EC: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.In Mid-December…
• 10134231Jul 30, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132571Jul 30, 2015Body and structure. EC: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.In Mid-December…
• 10132566Jul 30, 2015Electrical system, Body and structure. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).

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