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.

• 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…
• 10131963Jan 2, 2013Equipment. MY 2013 Gen 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map. MY 2014 IS and GX models incorporate a Gen 8 navigation system that uses a USB stick to update the firmware ONLY. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 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 .
• 10205354Sep 25, 2012Equipment. HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup
• 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.
• 10132076Dec 14, 2011Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0083-13.
• 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.
• 10038952Apr 28, 2011Fuel system. Toyota lexus: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code present. This is a charcoal cansiter problem.
• 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.
• 10034245Feb 4, 2010Electrical system. Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. 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.
• 10033047Dec 18, 2009Equipment. Lexus: interior panels/trim. To improve serviceability of the floor carpet grommet (floor clamp retainer), a new service part has been developed which allows the floor carpet grommet to be replaced separately from the carpet assembly. Models include es350; is f; is250; is350; is250c, is350.
• 10205339May 14, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
• 10205338Apr 15, 2009Equipment. Navigation System Firmware Improvement

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