2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

234 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10187462Dec 15, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
• 10187244Dec 15, 2020Vehicle speed control, Seats. DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative. Although the rear inside door handles are…
• 10187243Dec 15, 2020Vehicle speed control. TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
• 10186198Dec 15, 2020Body and structure. DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative. Although the rear inside door handles are…
• 10186197Dec 15, 2020Body and structure. TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
• 10186196Dec 15, 2020Body and structure. Faq: special service campaign 20lc02
• 10184547Nov 11, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corroding and begin to seize, increasing the effort required to pull the release lever and release the hood latch. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10182961Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10183269Oct 16, 2020Fuel system. TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
• 10183184Oct 13, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger.
• 10181778Sep 23, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative. Although the rear inside door handles are…
• 10181777Sep 22, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the inside rear door handle does not open the door. This condition occurs when the rear door handle fatigues, allowing the inside door handle release cable to separate from the door handle body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10181738Sep 8, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with navigation (version less than A1##8020) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Pink or purple flashing navigation screen. ?Black or blank navigation screen. ?Navigation reset or rebooted intermittently.
• 10179782Aug 24, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19le05 safety connect system ? Vehicle location inaccurate
• 10179779Aug 19, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
• 10179735Aug 19, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
• 10179697Aug 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10179694Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10179601Aug 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10179598Aug 5, 2020Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10179691Aug 4, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
• 10179595Aug 4, 2020Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2006 - 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
• 10177791Jun 25, 2020Body and structure. RE: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative. Although the rear inside door handles are…
• 10177790Jun 25, 2020Body and structure. DL: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative. Although the rear inside door handles are…
• 10177784Jun 25, 2020Body and structure. TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles second row seat occupants may experience a condition where the inside rear door handle may not open the door. This condition is caused when the rear door handle fatigues, allowing the inside door handle release cable to separate from the door handle body
• 10177780Jun 23, 2020Wheels. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair…
• 10177778Jun 22, 2020Latches, locks and linkages. DL: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
• 10177777Jun 22, 2020Latches, locks and linkages. DL: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
• 10176283May 1, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174889Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174888Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded.
• 10173986Mar 26, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10173793Mar 9, 2020Equipment, 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 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…
• 10172827Feb 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10172377Jan 30, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment, Engine. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 19LC05 OIL COOLER PIPE CERTAIN 2016 ? 2019 RX 450h
• 10172375Jan 30, 2020Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: **Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Certain 2016 ? 2019 Model Year RX 450h Oil Cooler Pipe ? Special Service Campaign 19LC05 Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions are now available on TIS.
• 10172374Jan 30, 2020Engine cooling, Engine, Equipment. Dealer Package: The involved vehicles are equipped with an engine oil cooling system. The oil cooling system could experience a small leak due to a manufacturing issue. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, it may result in abnormal engine noise, illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), and an engine oil level low message. Over time, an oil pressure warning message may be…
• 10172373Jan 30, 2020Engine, Engine cooling. Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with an engine oil cooling system. The oil cooling system could experience a small leak due to a manufacturing issue. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, it may result in abnormal engine noise, illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), and an engine oil level low message. Over time, an oil pressure warning message may be displayed…
• 10170747Dec 10, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
• 10170746Dec 10, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0074-14. ?
• 10170745Dec 10, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. 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.
• 10169437Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. TT: In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading max hot, or ?in the red zone,? (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.
• 10169332Nov 18, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10169331Nov 18, 2019Equipment, Engine. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX450h and 2018 ? 2019 model year RX450hL vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P0301 ? Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected ? P0302 ? Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected ? P0303 ? Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected ? P0304 ? Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected ? P0305 ? Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected ? P0306 ? Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected Follow…
• 10169420Nov 8, 2019Equipment. TT: Some vehicles with Pioneer 12.3? (or 10.3? IS) Navigation may encounter an intermittent Pink flash on the display followed by a system reset.
• 10168547Oct 23, 2019Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: Lexus plans to send Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
• 10168546Oct 23, 2019Equipment. Region Letter: Lexus plans to conduct Safety Recall/Special Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Area associates.
• 10167966Oct 23, 2019Air bags. Dealer Package: Follow-Up Owner Notification Letter Mailing Date The Campaign Follow-Up Owner Notification(s) will begin in Late October 2019. Owner notifications will be sent over a period of several weeks consistent with parts availability. To ensure customer satisfaction, Lexus requests that dealers complete Safety Recalls/Special Service Campaigns on any used vehicles currently in dealer inventory prior to…
• 10168534Oct 17, 2019Equipment. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE CERTAIN 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR LS, 2013 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR LS Hybrid, 2011 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS, 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS-F, 2013 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR GS Hybrid, 2010 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR IS, 2011 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR IS-C, 2013 ? 2014 MODEL YEAR IS-F, 2015 ?…
• 10168533Oct 17, 2019Equipment. Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is 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…

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