2015 Lexus RC 350 Technical Service Bulletins

223 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Lexus RC 350. 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.

• 10166013Sep 12, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the location of the vehicle using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to support features of the Safety Connect system. Due to incorrect programming in the DCM software, after November 2nd, 2019, the GPS coordinates for this system will be calculated incorrectly. This will cause the system to use…
• 10163731Jul 31, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10164328Jul 1, 2019Equipment, Engine, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. G1765 Applicability has been…
• 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 ?
• 10162735Jun 4, 2019Electrical system. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN GLD SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM CERTAIN 2015 MY GS 350, LS 460, RC350 AND CERTAIN 2016 MY GX 460, IS 200t/300/350, NX 200t
• 10162734Jun 4, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Package: The subject vehicles are equipped with Safety Connect, which allows drivers to contact the Lexus 24/7 response center at the touch of a button. Lexus has identified that the Safety Connect System in the subject vehicles has become disabled due to an unplanned expiration of the Mobile Identification Number/Mobile Directory Number.
• 10159696Apr 4, 2019Electrical system, Steering. 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…
• 10159695Apr 4, 2019Equipment. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10159694Apr 4, 2019Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-19.
• 10155236Feb 18, 2019Equipment. 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…
• 10155230Feb 14, 2019Wheels. TT: Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, defined as the distance between the wheel?s centerline and the wheel-to-rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back of the wheel and surrounding brake components (Figure 1).
• 10154791Feb 4, 2019Brakes. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 4, 2019 Rev2: G541 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year GS 300, GS 350, RC 300 and RC 350 vehicles. ? The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. June 26, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year GS 300 and 2016 ? 2018 model year RC 300 vehicles…
• 10153245Dec 21, 2018Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10152632Nov 30, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 30, 2018: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10152565Nov 28, 2018Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10150017Sep 12, 2018Brakes. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2018 model year Lexus vehicles AWD F Sport models and non-F Sport models may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. For customers who find this characteristic objectionable, an updated shim kit is now available as a service part.
• 10143935Jul 19, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 19, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year RC350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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…
• 10141573May 8, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 08, 2018 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 - 2018 model year vehicles. * The Introduction and Download/Installation Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. A download and installation are required to activate the Enform suite of apps and data services before they are used for the first time on new vehicles.
• 10197471Mar 22, 2018Equipment. Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 10130002Feb 23, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE February 23, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0006-18.
• 10130000Feb 22, 2018Brakes. TSB: Some 2013 - 2018 model year vehicles may exhibit a rear brake vibration/squeak while braking, due to corrosion on the rear brake components. Service parts are now available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring. The backing plates of the brake pads have been covered with an anti-rust coating to address the brake pads sliding in the caliper assembly and reduce RTV (rotor thickness variation)…
• 10131760Feb 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.
• 10129208Jan 23, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2014 - 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2610 (Engine Off Timer Performance) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module [PCM]) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10133657Nov 28, 2017Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
• 10133651Nov 21, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Lexus vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10133647Nov 20, 2017Equipment. TT: After the DCM (Data Communication Module) has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
• 10125452Nov 1, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 26, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0170-17.
• 10125451Nov 1, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 26, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0169-17.
• 10132707Oct 26, 2017Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0074-14. ? The Parts Information, Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update sections have been updated. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) system require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software.
• 10132706Oct 26, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0073-14. ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) system will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (genre, artist, song title, album name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be…
• 10132675Oct 10, 2017Exterior lighting. TT: Some vehicles with aftermarket headlamps (non OEM) are being repaired/replaced under warranty with OEM equipment.
• 10132655Oct 4, 2017Equipment. TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This condition has been remedied, and DCM activation utilizing Techstream can now be resumed.
• 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.
• 10132421Jul 31, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2015 model year IS 250 vehicles. Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Lexus vehicles may not unlock with either the Smart Entry or the wireless remote. The door lock can be placed in the middle position between lock and unlock when exiting the vehicle. This can cause the door lock to be inoperative.
• 10115261Jul 3, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 3, 2017 Rev2: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year GS 200t, GS 350, GS 450h, RC 200t and RC 350 vehicles. Some 2013 - 2017 model year GS 350/450h, 2015 - 2017 model year RC 200t/350 and 2016 - 2017 model year GS 200t vehicles equipped with 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking type noise coming from the front wheel area during a slow (parking…
• 10142497Apr 10, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Lexus vehicles may not unlock with either the Smart Entry or the wireless remote. The door lock can be placed in the middle position between lock and unlock when exiting the vehicle. This can cause the door lock to be inoperative. APPLICABLE WARRANTY: This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs…
• 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…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131783Feb 17, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles, the inner portion of the rear fender arch may experience water intrusion due to improper sealer application. If this occurs, corrosion may form causing rust spots, paint blistering, or perforation of the rear fender arch. This condition is most likely to occur in areas with heavy road salt application.
• 10152243Jan 31, 2017Body and structure. Technical Instructions: In the subject vehicles, the inner portion of the rear fender arch may experience water intrusion due to improper sealer application. If this occurs, corrosion may form causing rust spots, paint blistering, or perforation of the rear fender arch. This condition is most likely to occur in areas with heavy road salt application.
• 10152242Jan 31, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles, the inner portion of the rear fender arch may experience water intrusion due to improper sealer application. If this occurs, corrosion may form causing rust spots, paint blistering, or perforation of the rear fender arch. This condition is most likely to occur in areas with heavy road salt application.
• 10152241Jan 31, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Package Email: In the subject vehicles, the inner portion of the rear fender arch may experience water intrusion due to improper sealer application. If this occurs, corrosion may form causing rust spots, paint blistering, or perforation of the rear fender arch. This condition is most likely to occur in areas with heavy road salt application.

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