2009 Lexus IS 250 Technical Service Bulletins

155 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10132006Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
• 10132005Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13 .
• 10132004Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10132074Nov 10, 2013Seats, Air bags. Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe…
• 10132083Nov 7, 2013Equipment. Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
• 10205383Nov 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
• 10132082Nov 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Spots in Window glass
• 10132119Oct 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2006 ? 2012 model year IS 250 and 2010 ? 2012 model year IS 250C vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or grinding noise from the transmission when releasing the clutch in gear. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132146Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
• 10132108Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10205340Sep 12, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC Odor Maintenance
• 10132176Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring 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.
• 10205364Sep 9, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
• 10132188Sep 9, 2013Engine. Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: MIL ?ON? DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Intermittently runs rough after coming to a stop with the engine at operating temperature Intermittently runs rough with engine misfires present after a cold soak startup
• 10067821Sep 9, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205376Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
• 10132278Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10132276Jul 25, 2013Equipment. Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
• 10132274Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: MIL "ON" DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and or P0306. Intermittently runs rough after coming to a stop with the engine at operating temperature. intermittently runs rough with engine misfires present after a cold soak startup.
• 10061733Jul 18, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132273Jul 2, 2013Tires, Equipment. Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
• 10133694Jun 14, 2013Vehicle speed control. The Federal Court in Orange County, CA today continued a Fairness Hearing regarding the proposed settlement of the consolidated Economic L:oss Class Actions relating to claims of unintended acceleration. The new (continued) date for Fairness Hearing is July 19,2013. After the hearing TMS will provide further updates on the status and timing of the settlement.
• 10133693Jun 12, 2013Vehicle speed control. On June 14, 2013 the Federal Court in Orange County, California will conduct a Fairness Hearing regarding the proposed settlement of the consolidated Economic Loss Class Actions. Dealerships may notice media coverage of this Fairness Hearing.
• 10132302Apr 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
• 10133866Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
• 10205365Feb 25, 2013Electrical system. Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED
• 10133865Feb 25, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
• 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brakes. Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
• 10133849Feb 21, 2013Equipment, Brakes. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10205312Feb 19, 2013Electrical system. Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry.
• 10133846Feb 19, 2013Equipment. Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
• 10133873Feb 13, 2013Body and structure. As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. The part has been changed in production and parts have been prepared to support a product update for existing customer vehicles.
• 10133872Feb 13, 2013Body and structure. As previously communicated in December 2012, Lexus discovered that the trunk release lever handle in some model vehicles can break if not pulled in the direction specified on the handle. The part has been changed in production and parts have been prepared to support a product update for existing customer vehicles.
• 10062411Feb 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133926Jan 25, 2013Equipment. In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
• 10133914Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. 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 reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133923Jan 16, 2013Air bags. Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
• 10133910Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. 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 the…
• 10133972Dec 10, 2012Equipment. On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Consumer Reports will post a story on its internet site about the Internal Release Lever in certain Lexus vehicles. Please use the information provided in this communication to respond to any customer inquiries.
• 10133960Dec 1, 2012Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0124-12 .
• 10045639Jul 10, 2012Vehicle speed control. Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is250, 250c, 350, 350c, lfa, ls430, 460, 600h, lx470, 570, rx330, 350, 400h, 450h, sc430.
• 10046239Apr 27, 2012Engine. Lexus: illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) may be exhibit, intermittently, under certain driving conditions, with rough idling, runs rough coming to stop or misfiring of engine after cold startup. Models 2006 gs300 and 2006-10 is 250 and is 250c.
• 10054797Nov 10, 2011Seats, Equipment. Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries.
• 10041638Aug 11, 2011Engine cooling. Lexus: engines misfires after cold startup and runs rough after coming to a stop.
• 10039124May 31, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information.
• 10037562Mar 28, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Lexus: when the heat is turned on some 2010 is vehicles may have a large variation in temperatures between the vents in the passenger or driver side.
• 10037564Mar 23, 2011Steering. Lexus: steering will be notchy or will not smoothly self-center when on the highway. There is a repair procedure.
• 10037563Mar 23, 2011Steering. Lexus: steering will be notchy or will not smoothly self-center when on the highway. There is a repair procedure.
• 10205297Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
• 10033735May 12, 2010Engine cooling. Lexus: engine/hybrid system. Engine control. Mil on dtc p030# and/or intermittently runs rough.

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