2008 Lexus IS 250 Technical Service Bulletins

197 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Lexus IS 250. 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.

• 10217806Jul 28, 2022Air bags. CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
• 10217805Jul 28, 2022Air bags. CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with Takata airbag inflators to provide coverage for repairs of the…
• 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…
• 10204556Nov 10, 2021Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.
• 10190468Mar 31, 2021Air bags. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190455Mar 16, 2021Wheels, Steering. 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 customer?s…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 10177770Jun 15, 2020Air bags. DL: This Customer Support Program has expired as of June 12, 2020
• 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.
• 10173987Mar 26, 2020Equipment. TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave radar sensor and reflector height before performing beam axis adjustment.
• 10173793Mar 9, 2020Equipment, 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 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…
• 10172827Feb 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10171447Jan 15, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 15, 2020 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0041-15. ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 model year LS600h vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been…
• 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…
• 10163731Jul 31, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10164328Jul 1, 2019Engine, Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. G1765 Applicability has been…
• 10159696Apr 4, 2019Electrical system, Steering. 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…
• 10159694Apr 4, 2019Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-19.
• 10155245Feb 27, 2019Air bags. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports regarding an illumination of the SRS warning light in some of the subject vehicles even though the airbags are functioning. Due to a design issue in a connector, some degradation in its connection can cause the SRS warning light to illuminate constantly or intermittently in the instrument cluster. This condition does not prevent the vehicle?s airbags or…
• 10155244Feb 27, 2019Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: Customer Support Program ZLJ Dealer Letter and Q&A are now available on TIS. Refer to the Dealer Letter and Q&A for additional information.
• 10155243Feb 27, 2019Air bags. Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports regarding an illumination of the SRS warning light in some of the subject vehicles even though the airbags are functioning. Due to a design issue in a connector, some degradation in its connection can cause the SRS warning light to illuminate constantly or intermittently in the instrument cluster. This condition does not prevent the vehicle?s airbags or SRS system from…
• 10155242Feb 27, 2019Air bags. Region Email: Lexus has received reports regarding an illumination of the SRS warning light in some of the subject vehicles even though the airbags are functioning. Due to a design issue in a connector, some degradation in its connection can cause the SRS warning light to illuminate constantly or intermittently in the instrument cluster. This condition does not prevent the vehicle?s airbags or SRS system from…
• 10155241Feb 27, 2019Equipment, Seat belts. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-19.
• 10155240Feb 27, 2019Air bags. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0167-08. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year IS F vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0167-08 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2008 model year IS250 and IS350 and 2008 model year IS F vehicles may exhibit an SRS light ON condition with Diagnostic…
• 10155234Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time.
• 10155230Feb 14, 2019Wheels. TT: Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel?s centerline and the wheel-to-rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back of the wheel and surrounding brake components (Figure 1).
• 10153251Jan 23, 2019Electrical system. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time.
• 10153250Jan 23, 2019Electrical system. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time.
• 10153249Jan 23, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Packet: January 23,2019 Lexus has expanded this Customer Support Program to include certain IS 250/350 vehicles. Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time. The dashboard…
• 10152565Nov 28, 2018Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10145760Sep 27, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 27, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2009 ? 2013 model year IS250 and IS350, 2010 ? 2015 model year IS250C and IS350C, 2008 ? 2014 model year IS F, 2008 ? 2013 model year LS460, and 2007 ? 2013 model year LS600h vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. September 11, 2015 Rev1: ? The Production Change Information, Warranty, and Parts Information sections…
• 10197471Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 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…
• 10131716Jan 16, 2018Fuel system. TT: Special Service Tools: Injector Seal Tool Sets. In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distributed to accommodate these new vehicles. There are a total of three…
• 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.
• 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…
• 10146513Nov 9, 2017Equipment. Warranty Policy Bulletin: 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 voluntary 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…
• 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…
• 10131835Mar 23, 2017Electrical system. Dealer Daily: Rev March 23, 2017 Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.

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