2015 Lexus IS 250 Technical Service Bulletins

232 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10132745Jul 28, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10132734Jul 25, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10205384Jul 22, 2014Equipment. DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired
• 10132744Jul 22, 2014Equipment. Tech Tip: Safety Connect/Lexus Enform is a vehicle feature which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in a the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has lapsed the DCM will be an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
• 10132732Jul 15, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: 2015 model year IS 250/350 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132731Jul 15, 2014Equipment. TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and two self-tapping screws for the 2015 model year IS 250/350 are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle at the assembly plant. For states that require a front license plate, install the bracket and bolts on the bumper cover during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132730Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. TSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the DCC fuse (30A) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the blank space of the fuse block in the engine compartment. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), reinstall the DCC fuse into its original location.
• 10062386Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062385Jul 15, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062383Jul 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132728Jul 11, 2014Tires. TSB: 2015 model year IS 250 and IS 350 vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). Each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/transmitter and the measured tire pressure data is sent to the tire pressure warning antenna by electric wave and then sent to the receiver. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), the TPWS must be initialized according to the procedure…
• 10132727Jul 11, 2014Equipment, Wheels. TSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 6 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads on the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10061694Jul 11, 2014Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061693Jul 11, 2014Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205331Jul 7, 2014Electrical system. Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205330Jul 7, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205329Jul 4, 2014Electrical system. Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
• 10205327Jun 12, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
• 10132777Jun 12, 2014Electrical system. TSB: 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 reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10132820May 23, 2014Equipment. Tech Tip: Greenhouse Gas Logic (GHG) has been implemented on Toyota A/C Systems to reduce tailpipe emissions. The Federal government issues CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) credits to vehicle manufacturers that implement new technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of the vehicles they produce.
• 10133771Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Customer complains that the Bluetooth connection is dropped during their phone call. Customer will notice the phone call has changed to handset mode on the phone and vehicle display shows a slash through the Bluetooth icon. Customer will also notice that their contacts cannot transfer from the phone into the vehicle.
• 10133714Apr 23, 2014Equipment. Customer complains that the Bluetooth connection is dropped during their phone call. Customer will notice the phone call has changed to handset mode on the phone and vehicle display shows a slash through the Bluetooth icon. Customer will also notice that their contacts cannot transfer from the phone into the vehicle.
• 10060771Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205321Feb 13, 2014Equipment. Floor Mat Installation During PDS.
• 10205316Feb 13, 2014Equipment, Tires. Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery
• 10205125Feb 13, 2014Tires. Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery.
• 10205124Feb 13, 2014Equipment. Long Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines.
• 10131924Feb 13, 2014Equipment. 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat…
• 10131921Feb 13, 2014Tires, Equipment. During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Please refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location…
• 10131919Feb 13, 2014Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10065925Feb 13, 2014Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205297Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid

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