2010 Lexus IS 250 Technical Service Bulletins

223 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 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.
• 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…
• 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 Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions…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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.
• 10134335Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10134334Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. DLB Expired on February 28, 2016
• 10134149Jan 27, 2016Air bags. Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners…
• 10134150Jan 25, 2016Air bags. Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners…
• 10096845Jan 25, 2016Air bags. "region letter: safety recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of toyota products. Toyota will be sending safety recall follow-up notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners…
• 10096843Jan 25, 2016Air bags. "region letter: safety recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of toyota products. Toyota will be sending safety recall follow-up notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners…
• 10205387Dec 8, 2015Engine cooling. Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
• 10152274Dec 8, 2015Engine cooling. TT: 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. NOTE: The recommendations in this document apply to an intermittent misfire concern.
• 10093692Dec 8, 2015Engine. "tt: 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. Note: the recommendations in this document apply to an intermittent misfire concern.
• 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.
• 10134167Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. TT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
• 10132562Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. TT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
• 10132726Jul 7, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10134473May 13, 2015Equipment. LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10132575May 13, 2015Equipment. LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10111398Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: 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…
• 10111205Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. LSB: 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…
• 10111368Feb 27, 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…
• 10111232Feb 27, 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…
• 10111362Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. LSB: 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 Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10111226Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. LSB: 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 Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10111342Jan 6, 2015Equipment. TT: Customer complains of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0X. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111252Jan 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Customer complains of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0X. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111341Jan 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Techstream Health Check Results screenshots "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.

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