2017 Lexus NX200T Technical Service Bulletins

106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Lexus NX200T. 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.

• 10141589May 17, 2018Steering. TSB: Some 2015 - 2017 model year NX 200t, 2015 - 2018 model year NX 300h, and 2018 model year NX 300 vehicles may exhibit a slight pull/drift to the right. Some vehicles manufactured with excessive cross caster may cause this condition to occur. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10197471Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 10129993Feb 21, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0035-15. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0035-15 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with navigation (version older than V1##8940)…
• 10129978Feb 12, 2018Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory. 1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin with NXH, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to…
• 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 Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions…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.
• 10131648Dec 1, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10119435Sep 19, 2017Engine. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t and 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t vehicles equipped with the 8AR engine may exhibit a rocking (forward and back) sensation that can be felt between 30 and 70 mph under steady moderate/high throttle input. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10119408Sep 8, 2017Wheels. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify technicians of the best practices to help reduce brake vibration conditions for our customers. The condition can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Over time, even one lug nut over- or under-torqued can cause a vibration condition. When lug nuts are over-torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout condition, which can lead to brake…
• 10132429Aug 2, 2017Equipment. TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
• 10115271Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 7, 2017 Rev1: The Warranty Information and Required Tools and Equipment sections have been updated.Some 2015 - 2017 model year NX 200t vehicles equipped with 8AR-FTS engines may exhibit an abnormal vibration at idle in Park. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.
• 10132390Jun 29, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10132363Jun 15, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10142501Apr 12, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Lexus repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10142489Apr 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Rev1 iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 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…
• 10131862Mar 13, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t vehicles equipped with 8AR-FTS engines may exhibit an abnormal vibration at idle in Park. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10131738Mar 2, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements
• 10131774Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10156336Jan 31, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10152224Jan 25, 2017Equipment. TSB: Some 2017 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Lexus Display Audio (non-embedded navigation system) have the capability of utilizing a cell phone data-driven navigation app called Scout® GPS link. A download and installation process is required to activate the Scout® GPS Link app before it can be used for the first time on new vehicles.
• 10152105Dec 30, 2016Wheels, Tires, Suspension. TT: Some 2015 - 2017MY NX200t/300h vehicles with Original Equipment (OE) wheels and tires with less than 5,000 miles, may experience a vibration at highway speeds. Please confirm vehicle has no prior repair history.
• 10152103Dec 16, 2016Brakes. Technical Instructions: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in ?D? (Drive) or a Manual mode.
• 10152102Dec 16, 2016Brakes. Dealer Package: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in ?D? (Drive) or a Manual mode.
• 10152101Dec 16, 2016Brakes. Dealer Letter Email: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in ?D? (Drive) or a Manual mode.
• 10152100Dec 16, 2016Brakes. Region Letter: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in ?D? (Drive) or a Manual mode.
• 10152099Dec 16, 2016Brakes. Region Letter Email: The Brake Hold system maintains brake application when the shift lever is in a forward gear position or in ?N? (Neutral) and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in ?D? (Drive) or a Manual mode.
• 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.
• 10132894Nov 5, 2016Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones OS 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10132887Oct 31, 2016Electrical system. TSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the D/C Cut Fuse (20A) has been removed at the assembly plant, and temporarily stored in the blank space of the relay block in the engine compartment. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), reinstall the D/C Cut Fuse into its original location.
• 10111273Sep 30, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year NX 200t and NX 300h vehicles are stored in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10111267Sep 27, 2016Tires. TSB: 2017 model year NX 200t and NX 300h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). Each tire (except the compact spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/transmitter. Measured tire pressure data is sent to the tire pressure warning antenna by radio wave and then sent to the receiver. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), the TPWS MUST be initialized according to the procedure…
• 10111265Sep 27, 2016Equipment. TSB: Some 2017 model year NX 200t and NX 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use 1 of the 2 following procedures to complete the initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132649Sep 22, 2016Electrical system. TSB: The Parking Assist Monitor System assists the driver during parking and parallel parking by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle. When the D/C Cut Fuse is removed or battery terminal is disconnected, the power source to the steering angle sensor is cut off.
• 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…
• 10134337Jul 1, 2016Equipment. TSB: 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 vehicle systems and components. ANY problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10087544Jul 1, 2016Equipment. Tsb: 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 vehicle systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10085902Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. Tsb: 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 vehicle systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10134103Jun 23, 2016Equipment. TSB: 2017 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, the passenger's side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10106058Jun 23, 2016Equipment. Tsb: 2017 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, the passenger’s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10134099Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10106043Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. Tsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10134077Jun 9, 2016Equipment. TSB: 2017 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10134076Jun 9, 2016Electrical system. TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
• 10100726Jun 9, 2016Equipment. Tsb: 2017 model year lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed xm satellite radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the pre-delivery service (pds) process, ensure that the xm satellite radio is activated and ready for use.

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