2015 Lexus RC F Technical Service Bulletins

196 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Lexus RC F. 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.

• 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…
• 10111613Aug 16, 2016Brakes. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 16, 2016 Rev2: The time in the Warranty Information section has been updated. 2015 - 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise.
• 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.
• 10134339Jul 5, 2016Fuel system, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2016 model year RC F and 2016 GS F vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzzing noise condition from the low pressure fuel pump. The Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Please follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10087546Jul 5, 2016Fuel system. Tsb: some 2015 – 2016 model year rc f and 2016 gs f vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzzing noise condition from the low pressure fuel pump. The engine control module (ecm) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Please follow the repair procedure below to address this condition.
• 10086282Jul 5, 2016Fuel system, Engine. Tsb: some 2015 – 2016 model year rc f and 2016 gs f vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzzing noise condition from the low pressure fuel pump. The engine control module (ecm) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Please follow the repair procedure below to address this condition.
• 10134076Jun 9, 2016Electrical system. TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
• 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.
• 10134241Apr 1, 2016Brakes. TSB: 2015 ? 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as service parts.
• 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, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10076249Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10093985Nov 5, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111460Sep 21, 2015Brakes. LSB: 2015 - 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as service parts.
• 10096738Sep 21, 2015Brakes. "lsb: 2015 – 2016 rc f vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as service parts.
• 10134442Aug 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2015 Lexus vehicles equipped with navigation may exhibit one or more of the conditions. ? Navigation system becomes frozen/has no response or slow response ? Missing or incorrect HD Traffic incidents and/or flow data shown on the screen ? Resetting of the navigation system ? iPod Error is displayed with Apple device connected to the USB port ? Song Title is not updated when using Siri ? Display is blank…
• 10132517Aug 17, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2015 Lexus vehicles equipped with navigation may exhibit one or more of the conditions. ? Navigation system becomes frozen/has no response or slow response ? Missing or incorrect HD Traffic incidents and/or flow data shown on the screen ? Resetting of the navigation system ? iPod Error is displayed with Apple device connected to the USB port ? Song Title is not updated when using Siri ? Display is blank…
• 10134167Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. TT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
• 10132562Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. TT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
• 10205326Jun 29, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.
• 10111303Jun 29, 2015Electrical 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, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111153Jun 29, 2015Electrical 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, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111301Jun 26, 2015Equipment. LSB: Some 2015 model year RC F vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Active Rear Wing becomes stuck in the fully raised position. When this condition occurs, the Active Rear Wing does not retract during normal driving and cannot be retracted with the switch on the instrument panel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10111151Jun 26, 2015Equipment. LSB: Some 2015 model year RC F vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Active Rear Wing becomes stuck in the fully raised position. When this condition occurs, the Active Rear Wing does not retract during normal driving and cannot be retracted with the switch on the instrument panel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10111308Jun 17, 2015Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10111158Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10134483May 27, 2015Equipment. TT: While accessing the repair manuals for new models, or models that have undergone a full model change starting with the 2014 IS, you may encounter disabled (i.e. greyed out) "INFO Button" links while browsing with Internet Explorer 10. You can identify the affected manuals by locating the adjustable Production Date Range, or PDR, dropdowns above the navigation tree. Only repair manuals with these drop downs will…
• 10132585May 27, 2015Electrical system. TT: While accessing the repair manuals for new models, or models that have undergone a full model change starting with the 2014 IS, you may encounter disabled (i.e. greyed out) "INFO Button" links while browsing with Internet Explorer 10. You can identify the affected manuals by locating the adjustable Production Date Range, or PDR, dropdowns above the navigation tree. Only repair manuals with these drop downs will…
• 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…
• 10134127Mar 5, 2015Electrical system, Seats. TSB: As a result of the removal of the D/C Cut fuse, the driving position memory function of the driver and passenger seats will be inoperative due to loss of the seat position memory stored in the seat ECUs. Initialize both front memory seat ECUs after installing the D/C Cut fuse during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132610Mar 5, 2015Seats, Electrical system. TSB: As a result of the removal of the D/C Cut fuse, the driving position memory function of the driver and passenger seats will be inoperative due to loss of the seat position memory stored in the seat ECUs. Initialize both front memory seat ECUs after installing the D/C Cut fuse during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 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…
• 10111370Feb 13, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. EC: Lexus Enform Remote, Available on 2015 IS, GS, LS, RC, RC F and Navigation equipped ES and NX, is an advanced vehicle app that enables you to connect to Lexus Enform Technology and manage your Lexus from any distance (as long as both your vehicle & smartphone are able to establish cellular connections).

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