2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

148 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid. 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.

• 10134410Apr 19, 2016Brakes. Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134409Apr 18, 2016Brakes. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134408Apr 18, 2016Brakes. Region email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related…
• 10134398Apr 13, 2016Brakes. TSB: Some applicable Lexus vehicle models may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC message is displayed. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1391, C1252, C1253, or C1256 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake fluid leak inside the brake actuator. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10205349Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation/GRX-5100
• 10093537Dec 17, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. The grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual references the toyota hybrid system (ths) charger.
• 10091863Dec 17, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Wpb: background: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014 lexus announced the reimbursement phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since this announcement, lexus has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this program.
• 10111477Nov 17, 2015Equipment. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December…
• 10091983Nov 17, 2015Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 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…
• 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…
• 10134258Sep 11, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134257Sep 11, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10096783Sep 11, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10096781Sep 11, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10096769Sep 11, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Rl: this warrant enhancement program provides a primary and secondary coverage for your vehicle's "new vehicle limited warranty" as it applies to the dashboard. The specific condition covered by this program is any cracked and/or sticky/melted dashboard as a result of heat or humidity for any covered vehicle. If the condition is verified, the repair will be performed in accordance with the applicable tsb under the…
• 10134254Sep 10, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December…
• 10096774Sep 10, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. "wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 my is 250/350 and certain 2007 my ls 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10134236Jul 30, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. EC: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.In Mid-December…
• 10134231Jul 30, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132571Jul 30, 2015Body and structure. EC: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to certain 2006-2008 MY IS 250/350 and certain 2007 MY LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of heat or humidity.In Mid-December…
• 10132566Jul 30, 2015Electrical system, Body and structure. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10205136Jul 29, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Warranty Enhancement Program - ZLD Phase 2,3 & 4 Part Replacement Available for all Models - Extention of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards ( Inst krukment Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
• 10134229Jul 29, 2015Electrical system, Body and structure. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132564Jul 29, 2015Electrical system. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132726Jul 7, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10134493May 29, 2015Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10134488May 29, 2015Electrical system. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10134474May 29, 2015Electrical system. LSB: Certain 2003 ? 2009 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel pad (dashboard) becomes cracked and/or has a shiny/degraded appearance. The dashboard surface may also become sticky or adherent. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132595May 29, 2015Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132590May 29, 2015Electrical system. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
• 10132576May 29, 2015Electrical system. LSB: Certain 2003 ? 2009 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel pad (dashboard) becomes cracked and/or has a shiny/degraded appearance. The dashboard surface may also become sticky or adherent. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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…
• 10111362Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. LSB: 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 Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10111226Feb 11, 2015Body and structure. LSB: 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 Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to…
• 10205134Dec 10, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Warranty Enhancement Program - ZLD Phase 2,3 & 4 Part Replacement Available for all Models.
• 10057809Dec 10, 2014Electrical system. Lexus 2003-2008: warranty extension for certain "my" vehicle models due to cracking & melting instrument panels. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below.
• 10134207Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program.
• 10134204Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program.
• 10132635Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program.
• 10132632Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program.
• 10205355Nov 25, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. HV Transaxle Repair Components Available
• 10109387Nov 25, 2014Equipment. TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to announce sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Transaxle assembly equipped on 2011 - 2015 model year CT 200h, 2010 - 2012 model year HS 250h, 2006 - 2008 model year RX 400h, and 2010 - 2015 model year RX 450h vehicles.
• 10109384Nov 14, 2014Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10109449Oct 23, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: 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 described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10109437Oct 7, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Lexus vehicles requiring its use.
• 10132734Jul 25, 2014Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

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