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.

• 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…
• 10111596Aug 11, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: August 11, 2016 Rev1: ? GS model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin L-SB-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 - 2009 model year IS 250/350, 2008 - 2009 model year IS-F, 2007 - 2009 LS 460/460L, and 2008 - 2009 LS 600h models may exhibit a discolored and/or "striped" condition inside the inner rear view mirror glass as shown…
• 10084342Aug 11, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "tsb: august 11, 2016 rev1: • gs model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin l-sb-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 – 2009 model year is 250/350, 2008 – 2009 model year is-f, 2007 – 2009 ls 460/460l, and 2008 - 2009 ls 600h models may exhibit a discolored and/or “striped” condition inside the inner rear view mirror glass as…
• 10134412Apr 19, 2016Brakes. Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. The Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by the Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years from the date of first use or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to…
• 10134411Apr 19, 2016Brakes. Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134410Apr 19, 2016Brakes. Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134409Apr 18, 2016Brakes. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134408Apr 18, 2016Brakes. Region email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134398Apr 13, 2016Brakes. TSB: Some applicable Lexus vehicle models may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC message is displayed. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1391, C1252, C1253, or C1256 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake fluid leak inside the brake actuator. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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…
• 10152259Dec 4, 2015Brakes. LSB: Some 2007 ? 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles may exhibit vibration/pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 ? 75 mph). Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10093528Dec 4, 2015Brakes. "lsb: some 2007 – 2015 model year 2wd ls 460 standard (non f-sport, non awd) and ls 460l vehicles may exhibit vibration/pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 – 75 mph). Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition."
• 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…
• 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…
• 10205337Aug 19, 2015Brakes. Front Brake Vibration
• 10134443Aug 17, 2015Wheels, Steering, Brakes. Some 2007 - 2015 model years 2wd LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles may exhibit vibration/ pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 - 75 mph). Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132518Aug 17, 2015Steering, Brakes. Some 2007 - 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles my exhibit vibrations/ pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 - 75 mph). Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10109384Nov 14, 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.
• 10109449Oct 23, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. 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).
• 10205346Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 10109447Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10109445Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10109444Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10109443Oct 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
• 10205385Oct 13, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Bluetooth Connectivity for Apple Devices Upgraded to iOS 8.0.X
• 10109469Oct 13, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. 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.
• 10109437Oct 7, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Lexus vehicles requiring its use.
• 10109431Oct 2, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: During the map update procedure, the following conditions may occur: ? Navigation system may continuously reboot or become inoperative. ? Navigation system will reset to map update "I agree" screen. Updated navigation system firmware has been developed to remedy this condition. This software MUST be installed into the vehicle before performing a map update using the Navigation Update Tool.
• 10205341Oct 1, 2014Equipment. HDD Navigation Program Setup
• 10109428Oct 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 1, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0075-14.
• 10109427Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 1, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0072-14.
• 10109426Oct 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
• 10109425Oct 1, 2014Equipment. TSB: Some 2007 - 2009 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation System contain a jukebox feature that allows up to 2000 audio recordings to be transferred from their original CD media to the HDD on-board the vehicle. Detailed information about the audio recordings is attached to each track at the time of transfer. When each audio track is presented on the touch screen, informational…
• 10109422Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation may have their map data, Compact Disc Database (CDDB), and navigation head unit software updated using the Navigation Update Tool and the HDD Navigation Programs Installer. The Navigation Programs Installer is a PC application available on the Technical Information System (TIS) and must be installed on Techstream or an equivalent PC.

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