2009 Lexus LS460 Technical Service Bulletins

167 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Lexus LS460. 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.

• 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, 2022Wheels, Tires, Equipment. 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.
• 10201403Jul 26, 2021Equipment. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
• 10201401Jul 26, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in…
• 10190468Mar 31, 2021Air bags. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190455Mar 16, 2021Steering, Wheels. 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…
• 10182961Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 10179694Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 10179598Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10172825Feb 6, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10169332Nov 18, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 10162746Jun 13, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2007 ?
• 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.
• 10152565Nov 28, 2018Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10152187Nov 14, 2018Electrical system. Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ. Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels. Inspection Application Navigation Instructions
• 10152186Nov 14, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Packet: November 14 , 2018 The inspection application is now available. 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 (instrument panel) and interior trim…
• 10145767Sep 27, 2018Equipment, 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.
• 10145766Sep 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels Covered Vehicles and Components
• 10145765Sep 27, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package: 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 (instrument panel) and interior trim panels are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4…
• 10145764Sep 27, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package: 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 (instrument panel) and interior trim panels are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4…
• 10145763Sep 27, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Email: 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 (instrument panel) and interior trim panels are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 10131864Mar 13, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models…
• 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, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10111271Sep 30, 2016Brakes. TSB: Some 2007 - 2016 model year LS 460/LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk and or a knocking type noise coming from the engine compartment when releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

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