2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid. 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.

• 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 Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions…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.
• 10133657Nov 28, 2017Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
• 10133651Nov 21, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10125449Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: November 1, 2017 The coverage parameter details have been updated to clarify coverage for vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past. Lexus has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2011 ? 2013 CT 200h and 2010 ? 2012 HS 250h vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than…
• 10125448Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATE** Customer Support Program ZLI Certain 2011 ? 2013 Model Year CT 200h and 2010 ? 2012 HS 250h Vehicles Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs The coverage parameter details have been updated to clarify coverage for vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past Refer to the updated CSP ZLI Dealer Letter posted in TIS for additional details.
• 10123433Oct 31, 2017Exterior lighting. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected. The Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulb is covered by the Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Lexus is announcing a Customer Support Program to cover repairs related to the halogen head lamp…
• 10123427Oct 30, 2017Electrical system. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2012 model year HS 250h vehicles may exhibit a condition where a halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than customer expectation. A modified wiring harness is available to address this condition.
• 10132655Oct 4, 2017Equipment. TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This condition has been remedied, and DCM activation utilizing Techstream can now be resumed.
• 10132429Aug 2, 2017Equipment. TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
• 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…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 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.
• 10132848Oct 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
• 10111274Sep 30, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, ALL map data is uploaded directly to the HDD system.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10205322Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. Mil "on" code p2111 - throttle actuator control system - stuck open.
• 10134315Mar 2, 2016Engine. LSB: Some 2010 ? 2012 model year HS 250h vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FXE engines may exhibit a possible engine stall condition while the vehicle is stopped. These symptoms will be accompanied by a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2111 (Throttle Actuator Control System ? Stuck Open). The Hybrid Vehicle ECU (SAE term: HV ECU) logic has been modified and affected parts have been changed to reduce…
• 10097037Mar 2, 2016Electrical system, Engine. "lsb: some 2010 – 2012 model year hs 250h vehicles equipped with 2az-fxe engines may exhibit a possible engine stall condition while the vehicle is stopped. These symptoms will be accompanied by a mil “on” condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2111 (throttle actuator control system – stuck open). The hybrid vehicle ecu (sae term: hv ecu) logic has been modified and affected parts have been changed to reduce…
• 10134146Jan 27, 2016Fuel system. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs, the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power.
• 10096811Jan 27, 2016Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical instructions: the subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs, the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power.
• 10134145Jan 14, 2016Fuel system. the subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to becmoe inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power.
• 10134144Jan 14, 2016Fuel system. Dealer Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power.
• 10096842Jan 14, 2016Fuel system, Electrical system. "dealer letter: the subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power."
• 10096805Jan 14, 2016Electrical system, Fuel system. "dealer letter: the subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power."
• 10134143Jan 13, 2016Fuel system. Region Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power.
• 10096802Jan 13, 2016Electrical system, Fuel system. "region letter: the subject vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that could experience premature wear of internal components, causing it to become inoperative. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate various warning lamps and enter a fail-safe mode, reducing motive power."
• 10134133Jan 7, 2016Engine cooling. LSB: NOTE Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0109-14, ?2AZ-FXE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure,? MUST be performed BEFORE continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some 2010 ? 2012 model year HS 250h vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FXE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10096085Jan 7, 2016Engine. "lsb: note service bulletin no. L-sb-0109-14, “2az-fxe engine oil consumption inspection procedure,” must be performed before continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some 2010 – 2012 model year hs 250h vehicles equipped with the 2az-fxe engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition."
• 10205349Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100
• 10093537Dec 17, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. The grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual references the toyota hybrid system (ths) charger.
• 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…
• 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…
• 10111502Nov 2, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HDD system. Map Data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow Map Data DVDs to each dealership service manager. The annual…
• 10111501Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: Certain 2010-2013 model year Lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10093968Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Lsb: lexus models equipped with hard disk drive (hdd) navigation require a special service tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual dvds installed into the vehicle, all map data is uploaded directly to the hdd system. Map data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow map data dvds to each dealership service manager. The annual…
• 10093963Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Lsb: certain 2010-2013 model year lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10111554Oct 5, 2015Engine cooling. TT: There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FXE engines. ? This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Lexus vehicles.
• 10096367Oct 5, 2015Engine. "tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece piston ring installations for 2az-fxe engines. This tech tip contains the accepted installation method required for lexus vehicles."
• 10134251Sep 30, 2015Engine cooling. TT: ? Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. ? Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from existing cylinder block and no longer by measurement. ? This Tech Tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on…

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