2010 Lexus RX350 Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Lexus RX350. 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.

• 10133910Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. 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 the…
• 10133909Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Under certain climactic conditions, some customers may experience an unpleasant odor coming from the face level HVAC vents during the initial 10 seconds of HVAC system operation. An HVAC Amplifier is now available with updated logic that will direct air away from the face level vents under certain temperature conditions during the first 10 seconds of HVAC operation.
• 10131963Jan 2, 2013Equipment. MY 2013 Gen 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map. MY 2014 IS and GX models incorporate a Gen 8 navigation system that uses a USB stick to update the firmware ONLY. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10205354Sep 25, 2012Equipment. HDD Navigation Kprogrlam Setup
• 10045639Jul 10, 2012Vehicle speed control. Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is250, 250c, 350, 350c, lfa, ls430, 460, 600h, lx470, 570, rx330, 350, 400h, 450h, sc430.
• 10057715Dec 21, 2011Engine cooling. Lexus: 2007-2011 rx350, 2010-2011 rx 450h: information & procedures regarding a oil cooler pipe leak/ seep from the engine oil cooler pipes. Refer to the procedures for repair.
• 10042932Dec 21, 2011Engine cooling. Lexus: bulletin with information concerning the engine oil cooler pipes, in some vehicles, may exhibit an oil seepage.
• 10205356Dec 14, 2011Equipment. HOD Navigation Map Update Process
• 10132076Dec 14, 2011Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0083-13.
• 10054797Nov 10, 2011Seats, Equipment. Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries.
• 10042912Oct 6, 2011Equipment. Lexus: a condition, exhibit by some vehicles, regarding the visibility of dust or powder located in the hvac vents. A cleaning procedure has been developed with a new designed evaporator and hvac system, to address condition.
• 10041079Jun 20, 2011Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: malfunction light is on with diagnostic trouble codes stored.
• 10039115May 4, 2011Steering. Toyota: lexus 2010-2011 rx350. There may be a rattle noise from the power steering when turning or driving over rough surfaces.
• 10038952Apr 28, 2011Fuel system. Toyota lexus: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code present. This is a charcoal cansiter problem.
• 10037624Mar 17, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Lexus: there may be a large variation of temperature between the driver and passenger side vents when the heat is on.
• 10037891Jan 11, 2011Seats. Toyota lexus: the front seat track feels loose when entering or exitting and there is a rattle when sitting in it. 2010 rx350.
• 10205297Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
• 10037625Jan 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.
• 10033732May 26, 2010Engine cooling. Lexus: some model year vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0456 stored in the engine control module or ecm (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm). Engine/hybrid system.
• 10033733May 20, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Lexus: mil on dtc p2195, p2197, p0138, p0158, p0031, or p0051. Engine/hybrid system. Engine control. Some vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in the engine control module/ecm (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm). Oxygen (a/f) sensor signal stuck lean (bank 1&2 sensor 1); oxygen sensor circuit high voltage (bank 1&2 sensor 2); oxygen (a/f)…
• 10034245Feb 4, 2010Electrical system. Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. 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.
• 10033066Dec 2, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Lexus: some vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351, p0352, p0353, p0354, p0355, or p0356 (ignition coil primary/secondary circuit) stored in the engine controlmodule/ecm (sae term-powertrain control module/pcm). Models include es35 and rx350.
• 10060777Nov 25, 2009Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10032515Sep 2, 2009Engine cooling. Lexus: engine control. Some vehicles may exhibit a mil on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0138 and/or p0158 (oxygen sensor circuit high voltage bank 1 or 2). In some instances a p2195 or 02197 (a/f sensor signal stuck lean) dtc may also be present. Caused by incorrect air fuel ratio sensor response. *pe updated 6 /28/10.
• 10032651Aug 14, 2009Electronic stability control, Engine cooling. Lexus: vehicles with vehicle stability control (vsc). The engine cooling fans may remain on continuously and/or the rear brake lights may illuminate after the ignition is turned off with the air conditioner in the on position.
• 10033089Jun 26, 2009Brakes. Lexus: some vehicles may exhibit a rattle or buzz type noise coming from the driver's side instrument panel area. The noise can be duplicated when lightly acceleration and then decelerating, or when depressing the brake pedal with the shift lever in park and then releasing the brake pedal. An improved vacuum check valve is now available to reduce this noise. Models rx330/350.
• 10205339May 14, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
• 10205338Apr 15, 2009Equipment. Navigation System Firmware Improvement
• 10032528Mar 19, 2009Engine cooling. Lexus: engine ticking noise and/or mil on p0014, p0015, p0024, p0025, p0017, or p0018. Engine mechanical.

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