2013 Lexus LS460 Technical Service Bulletins

304 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10060766Mar 19, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133745Mar 14, 2014Electrical system. The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle. The "delete" soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
• 10133744Mar 6, 2014Electrical system. Customers complain of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restore their…
• 10133743Mar 6, 2014Electrical system. Some Lexus vehicles equipped with Text Reply functionality may display a greyed out Text Reply button in the function is not supported by the customer's cellular telephone.
• 10131964Jan 16, 2014Air bags. Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (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 pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10131956Jan 13, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. Some LS 460 Sport Package (Brembo® brakes) vehicles may exhibit a squeal or squeak noise from the front of the vehicle when lightly applying the brakes at low vehicle speeds. A new front brake pad kit has been made available to address this condition.
• 10205352Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
• 10132006Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
• 10132004Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10132078Nov 18, 2013Electrical system. Some early production 2013 model year LS 460 vehicles may have a discharged battery after the vehicle is parked for 50 or more hours under certain limited conditions. The software in the Electric Power Control ECU has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following repair procedure to reprogram the Electric Power Control ECU.
• 10062405Nov 18, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132074Nov 10, 2013Seats, Air bags. Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe…
• 10132083Nov 7, 2013Equipment. Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
• 10205383Nov 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
• 10132082Nov 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Spots in Window glass
• 10132128Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Some 2013 model year LS 460 and LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the clock does not automatically update for daylight savings time or will not respond to manual adjustment through the navigation screen. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132126Oct 25, 2013Steering. Some 2011 ? 2013 model year LS 460 AWD vehicles may exhibit a rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. A new intermediate shaft (extension) has been developed to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to remove and replace the Steering Intermediate Shaft No. 2 and Steering Intermediate Shaft (extension).
• 10132145Oct 24, 2013Equipment. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10132144Oct 24, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10132146Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
• 10132113Oct 1, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0074-14.
• 10132112Oct 1, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0073-14.
• 10132108Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10132193Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. Some customers may report the following conditions with the Podcast application on iPhones running iOS 7.0 and later: While playing a podcast the system will jump to the next podcast Podcast will intermittently restart at the beginning of the current podcast
• 10205379Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Characteristics of Facetime Audio Calls using - All 2012-2014 My Models
• 10132192Sep 26, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. iTunes Radio is a new feature for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, and 5C running iOS 7 or later. This feature does work with the in-vehicle audio system either via Bluetooth or by USB cable. Details on how to access this feature are described below.
• 10132191Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Customers using iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, or 5C running iOS 7.0 or later now have the ability to make Facetime Audio calls (no video). When a customer is paired by Bluetooth Hands Free and they make a Facetime Audio call the vehicle radio will treat it as a typical Bluetooth phone call. Because Facetime works differently than a typical phone call, the in-vehicle experience may not meet the customer?s expectations.
• 10132177Sep 17, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Some early production 2013 model year LS 460 vehicles may have a discharged battery after the vehicle is parked for 50 or more hours under certain limited conditions. The software in the Electric Power Control ECU has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following repair procedure to reprogram the Electric Power Control ECU.
• 10061776Sep 17, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205378Sep 13, 2013Equipment. When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made.
• 10205307Sep 13, 2013Equipment. XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
• 10132190Sep 13, 2013Equipment. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
• 10205340Sep 12, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC Odor Maintenance
• 10132176Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring 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.
• 10205377Aug 27, 2013Equipment. XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
• 10205359Aug 6, 2013Engine. Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
• 10205376Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
• 10132278Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10205361Jul 25, 2013Engine. Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
• 10205360Jul 25, 2013Hybrid propulsion system, Engine. Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
• 10132276Jul 25, 2013Equipment. Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
• 10205363Jul 2, 2013Tires, Suspension. Suspension - Best Practice for Tire Totation/Nitrogen Filling
• 10132273Jul 2, 2013Tires, Equipment. Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
• 10132052May 15, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheels lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side to side.
• 10205372May 14, 2013Equipment. Text Reply Function Unavailable for iPhone
• 10132051May 14, 2013Electrical system. Some Lexus vehicles equipped with Text Reply functionality may display a greyed out Text Reply button if the function is not supported by the customers cellular telephone.
• 10132036May 1, 2013Wheels, Tires. 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.
• 10132312Apr 30, 2013Equipment, Wheels. Some 2013 model year LS 460 and LS 460L Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles may exhibit bunching in the passenger side front floor mat due to incorrectly mounted locating grommets. The grommets may have been installed too far apart, creating a slight bulge in the floor mat between the grommets when the floor mat is installed. Use the following procedure to address this condition.
• 10061685Apr 30, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132311Apr 23, 2013Equipment. 2013 ? 2014 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…

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