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.

• 10152240Jan 31, 2017Body and structure. Region Letter: 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.
• 10152239Jan 31, 2017Body and structure. Region Letter 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.
• 10152238Jan 31, 2017Equipment. Dealer Daily: Lexus has launched Limited Service Campaign GLM. Refer to the Dealer Letter, FAQ, and Technical Instructions on TIS for additional information. in areas with heavy road salt application.
• 10152221Jan 23, 2017Brakes. TT: In the event of brake repair occurring on an applicable vehicle, please use the images below to identify which rotors are installed on the vehicle. Some applicable vehicles have had front rotors replaced for a clicking concern, see L-SB-0100-16.
• 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.
• 10132896Nov 7, 2016Equipment. TSB: Some 2015 - 2016 Lexus IS models, NX models, ES models, CT 200h, GX 460, RC models, or 2015 GS models and LS models equipped with navigation (version less than V1##8910), may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * Voice Recognition is inoperative * Same XM channel icon is used for different channels * Loss of traffic information at times when using Lexus Enform * There is traffic incident mark "!"…
• 10111505Nov 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: A download and installation process is required to activate the Enform suite of Apps & Data Services before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The download and installation process may also need to be performed under other circumstances such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer's personal settings are erased.
• 10132888Oct 31, 2016Wheels. TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * Over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * When lug nuts are over torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout out condition which can lead to brake vibration concerns * Brake vibration issues can occur at parking lot to highway speeds * Brake vibration issues can…
• 10132881Oct 25, 2016Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 25, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year CT 200h, ES 300h/350, GX 460, IS 300/350/200t, NX 200t/300h, and RC F/350/300/200t vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
• 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…
• 10134340Jul 5, 2016Equipment. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 Lexus vehicles may exhibit a navigation system rebooting condition. (This condition may be due to an errant data broadcast by Toyota's traffic and weather data service provider.) Follow the process in this bulletin to reset the navigation system.
• 10087547Jul 5, 2016Equipment. Tsb: some 2014 – 2016 lexus vehicles may exhibit a navigation system rebooting condition. (this condition may be due to an errant data broadcast by toyota's traffic and weather data service provider.) follow the process in this bulletin to reset the navigation system.
• 10134076Jun 9, 2016Electrical system. TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
• 10197433Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Safety connect system disabled.
• 10134119Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Dealer Daily: 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.
• 10134061Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Technical Instructions: 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.
• 10134060Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Dealer Letter: 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.
• 10134059Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Dealer email: 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.
• 10134058Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Region Letter: 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.
• 10134057Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Region email: 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.
• 10099923Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Technical instructions: 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.
• 10099922Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Dealer letter: 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.
• 10099921Jun 1, 2016Electrical system. Dealer email: 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.
• 10097923Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Region letter: 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.
• 10097922Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Region email: 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.
• 10140577May 6, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. TT: After the DCM has been replaced, Lexus Enform Remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
• 10140576May 6, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• 10093004May 6, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• 10092741May 6, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
• 10205325Mar 17, 2016Equipment, Seats. Leather Care Best Practices.
• 10134319Mar 17, 2016Equipment. LSB: The purpose of this Technical 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 will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10097044Mar 17, 2016Equipment. Lsb: the purpose of this technical 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 will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10134317Mar 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and bnefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10097039Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Lsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, paristic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and bnefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10205320Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Speed Turns (Non F-Sport Vehicles)
• 10134314Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. LSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year GS (non F-Sport) and 2015 ? 2016 model year RC (non F-Sport) vehicles equipped with 2WD drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10096990Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Lsb: some 2013 – 2016 model year gs (non f-sport) and 2015 – 2016 model year rc (non f-sport) vehicles equipped with 2wd drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
• 10205302Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Multi-Display Coating Damage - Audio/Visual/Telematics
• 10134134Jan 13, 2016Equipment. LSB: Some 2014 ? 2015 Lexus IS 250/350 and 2015 RC 350/F vehicles may exhibit damage to the multi-display anti-reflective coating. A display lens with revised anti-reflective coating has been developed to address this condition.
• 10096088Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Lsb: some 2014 – 2015 lexus is 250/350 and 2015 rc 350/f vehicles may exhibit damage to the multi-display anti-reflective coating. A display lens with revised anti-reflective coating has been developed to address this condition.
• 10205298Jan 7, 2016Equipment. Whine Noise at 30-50 MPH.
• 10134132Jan 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. LSB: Some AWD 2013 ? 2015 GS 350, 2014 ? 2015 IS 350 and 2015 model year RC 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30 - 50 mph under light throttle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10096083Jan 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Lsb: some awd 2013 – 2015 gs 350, 2014 – 2015 is 350 and 2015 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30 - 50 mph under light throttle. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10076248Jan 7, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Whine noise at 30-50 mph some awd 2013-2015 gs 350 2014-2015 is 350 and 215 model year rc 350 vehicles may exhibit a whine type noise from the transfer case area from 30-50mph under light throttle.
• 10152275Dec 15, 2015Equipment. TT: Navigation microSD card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 10093693Dec 15, 2015Equipment. Tt: navigation microsd card reads an error when missing or swapped from another vehicle.
• 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…
• 10111512Nov 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability. This is only a reference list of tools that might be in dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or repair procedure. Generation 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update firmware and map. Generation 8 navigation systems use a USB stick to update the firmware only.
• 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…
• 10093995Nov 12, 2015Equipment. Tt: refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability. This is only a reference list of tools that might be in dealership inventory and not meant to be a diagnostic or repair procedure. Generation 7 navigation systems use a usb sst to update firmware and map. Generation 8 navigation systems use a usb stick to update the firmware only.

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