2016 Lexus RX350 Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10131760Feb 12, 2018Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory. 1. First type is generation 6 or 7 which utilizes HDD (Hard Disc Drive). Pioneer models that begin with NXH, have Map Data, Operating System and other Information in the Hard Disc Drive. With this system if a radio is being sent back for an exchange. The original Hard Disc Drive needs to…
• 10129218Jan 25, 2018Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2016 - 2018 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 10129210Jan 24, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
• 10131726Jan 22, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model year RC 350 vehicles. * Applicability has been updated to exclude 2001 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions…
• 10131724Jan 19, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 19, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The purpose of this 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…
• 10131716Jan 16, 2018Fuel system. TT: Special Service Tools: Injector Seal Tool Sets. In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distributed to accommodate these new vehicles. There are a total of three…
• 10127061Dec 8, 2017Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10133642Nov 16, 2017Vehicle speed control. TSB: NOTE This Service Bulletin is ONLY applicable to RX models with VINs starting with ?2T2.? Vehicles with VINs starting with ?JTJ? are NOT affected. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles produced in North America may exhibit a ?spring? noise upon release of the accelerator pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 10119408Sep 8, 2017Wheels. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify technicians of the best practices to help reduce brake vibration conditions for our customers. The condition can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Over time, even one lug nut over- or under-torqued can cause a vibration condition. When lug nuts are over-torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout condition, which can lead to brake…
• 10132429Aug 2, 2017Equipment. TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
• 10142501Apr 12, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Lexus repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10142498Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Lexus vehicles may not unlock with either the Smart Entry or the wireless remote. The door lock can be placed in the middle position between lock and unlock when exiting the vehicle. This can cause the door lock to be inoperative.
• 10142489Apr 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Rev1 iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10142486Apr 4, 2017Vehicle speed control, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 4, 2017 Rev1: The Warranty Information section has been updated. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more of the following conditions: ? Accelerating from a stop. ? Passing during freeway/city driving. ? Low speed reacceleration. The Engine Control Module (ECM, SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) calibration has been revised to address…
• 10131895Mar 30, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: 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…
• 10131836Mar 22, 2017Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. 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…
• 10131864Mar 13, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models…
• 10131787Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131772Feb 8, 2017Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more of the following conditions: * Accelerating from a stop. * Passing during reeway/city driving. * Low speed reacceleration. The Engine Control Module (ECM, SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) calibration has been revised to address these conditions.
• 10152093Dec 15, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. Technical Instructions: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10152092Dec 15, 2016Body and structure, Electrical system. Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10152091Dec 15, 2016Body and structure, Electrical system. Dealer Letter Email: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10152090Dec 15, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. Region Letter: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10152089Dec 15, 2016Body and structure, Electrical system. Region Letter Email: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10132906Nov 11, 2016Fuel system. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10132894Nov 5, 2016Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones OS 4.4 or later. This condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 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…
• 10132885Oct 25, 2016Electrical system. TT: Customers experience a power back door emblem sensor which is inoperative or difficult to operate.
• 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…
• 10087921Jul 27, 2016Body and structure. Tsb: some 2016 model year rx350 and rx450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the power back door (pbd) is inoperative in the opening and closing directions with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2220 present, or inoperative in the closing direction only with dtcs b2226 and b2227 present. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10086771Jul 27, 2016Body and structure. Tsb: some 2016 model year rx350 and rx450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the power back door (pbd) is inoperative in the opening and closing directions with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2220 present, or inoperative in the closing direction only with dtcs b2226 and b2227 present. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10092865May 11, 2016Air bags. This communication is informing toyota of a delamination issue within an I.c. Produced by nxp and assembled into airbag sensor supplied by denso international america, inc. This delamination issue manifests itself as an open circuit within the sensor, causing a dtc to be set on the vehicle along with a declaring “airbag” light.
• 10140578May 10, 2016Equipment, Seats. TT: Some customers may find the operation of the ventilated seat blowers to be loud when operating in the high position or linked to the HVAC operation (Auto mode).
• 10092761May 10, 2016Equipment. Tt: some customers may find the operation of the ventilated seat blowers to be loud when operating in the high position or linked to the hvac operation (auto mode).
• 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.
• 10134278Feb 25, 2016Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side and, if applicable, passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10134277Feb 25, 2016Equipment. LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage and affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10134276Feb 25, 2016Equipment. LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10093414Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Lsb: 2016 model year lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed xm satellite radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the pre-delivery service (pds) process, ensure that the xm satellite radio is activated and ready for use.

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