2009 Lexus IS 250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2009 Lexus IS 250. Newest first.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Owner complaints
48 complaints3 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility/wiper
Dashboard IS melting and sticky. Causing a ridiculous glare from sunlight and headlights. Contacted lexus dealership; they stated there IS a recall for this but they couldn't help me I would need to call lexus themselves. Called lexus provided my vin and other information. They told me my vin was not part of the recall and I would be responsible for all repairs myself.
- Unknown or other
My dashboard IS melted and sticky. Can be a safety hazard for glare on the road.
- Structure › Interior panels › Dashboard · Unknown or other
Dash material IS decomposing, creating a large spot of glare onto windshield. Lexus IS well aware of this from thousands of complaints, and in 2011 updated warranty for some vehicles.however they have told me that vehicle IS not covered and are being sued buy many for this same complaint. Just adding my car to list I have seen that you already have. This makes it unsafe to drive inthe sunlight!!
- Engine · Power train · Traction control system
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. While driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine and traction control indicators illuminated and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
- Visibility/wiper
The left and right side mirrors have become loose and freely move forward and backward. I have to use heavy duty cloth tape to permanently secure them in the rear facing orientation. I found a youtube video which discloses the mechanical defect that needs to be corrected. this IS a safety hazard if the mirrors were not held steady in the rear facing orientation and this mechanical defect should not occur.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the dashboard was producing a very sticky substance. The contact stated that the substance was like glue and covered the entire dashboard. The contact also mentioned that the glue like substance was difficult to remove from clothing.…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the dashboard was producing a very sticky substance. The contact stated that the substance was like glue and covered the entire dashboard. The contact also mentioned that the glue like substance was difficult to remove from clothing. The failure was also noticed on the side panel. The contact referenced a recall for this failure and stated that she had been placed on a waiting list since 2015; however, a recall was not located for this vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jm lexus (5350 w sample rd, margate, fl 33073, (954) 972-2200), but the failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Unknown or other
Melting dashboard causing a glare while driving where you can't really see where you are going properly.
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus is250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to north side lexus (17925 north fwy., houston, tx 77090). The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline), 16v340000 (air bags)…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus is250. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to north side lexus (17925 north fwy., houston, tx 77090). The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline), 16v340000 (air bags), and 13v030000 (visibility/wiper). The technician informed the contact that the part that was needed was a fuel pressure sensor; however, it was not included in the nhtsa campaign umber: 14v647000 fuel system, gasoline) recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Unknown or other
The dashboard IS melting, sticky and shiny, creates a mirror effect onthe all windshield. It IS glaring and reflecting all over the windshield and makes driving not safe. It started few years back and getting worse. I contacted headquarters lexus and was told by a supervisor that nothing they can do. That it IS my problem.
- Electrical system · Structure › Body · Visibility/wiper
Melting dashboard recall. I have a 2009 lexus IS 250 melting chipped dashboard and doors. It's very hard to see while driving due to the fact that the dashboard causes a glare in the window. Also the smell of melting plastic dash IS sickening. I have recently taken my car to a lexus dealership…
Melting dashboard recall. I have a 2009 lexus IS 250 melting chipped dashboard and doors. It's very hard to see while driving due to the fact that the dashboard causes a glare in the window. Also the smell of melting plastic dash IS sickening. I have recently taken my car to a lexus dealership to have sewell replace the airbags every since then my navigation system has been making weird noises and now it's completely not working black screen and the buttons on the side IS not working. To make matters worse my ac IS on and I can't turn off because of the buttons are not working. Very frustrating and I'm freezing.
- Air bags · Seat belts
"Takata recalls" air bags never deployed!
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Fuel/propulsion system
A year or so ago my car started overheating. I stopped and the car shut off. the computer system froze and said checking system and showed a drawing of a car frame and what I guess IS the heat source. I took my car to the mechanic and he replaced the water pump. it had cracked and boiled over…
A year or so ago my car started overheating. I stopped and the car shut off. the computer system froze and said checking system and showed a drawing of a car frame and what I guess IS the heat source. I took my car to the mechanic and he replaced the water pump. it had cracked and boiled over and ever since I have had nothing but problems. I've replaced the alternator, the battery, and my navigation system IS blank and completely doesn't work. nor do the buttons around it. the motherboard IS fried. also sometimes when I'm driving at night my headlights turn off in the pitch black driving down the road. my dashboard IS melting and since I'm a realtor who puts a lot of miles on her car, I'm underwater. I'm either going to have a heat stroke driving that sauna around (the heat IS stuck on) or crash when my headlights suddenly stop working. My daughter IS learning to drive and I cannot let her drive once it gets dark. it's okay for me to die but not her. there doesn't need to be a sensor right under the water pump that can destroy your hole car. thank you for your time.
- Unknown or other
My dashboard of my 2009 lexus IS 250 IS melting and causing a significant glare on my windshield when I'm driving the vehicle. It IS progressively getting worse. Concern for visibility through the windshield as the dashboard continues to melt. The glare IS worse depending on the time of day and…
My dashboard of my 2009 lexus IS 250 IS melting and causing a significant glare on my windshield when I'm driving the vehicle. It IS progressively getting worse. Concern for visibility through the windshield as the dashboard continues to melt. The glare IS worse depending on the time of day and direction I'm heading. There was a recall for this issue but only went up to 2008 models. Recall should have include 2009 models as well.
- Air bags · Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags) and 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v006000 (air bags) and 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/07/17*lj *cn
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) was received in may after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) was received in may after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/29/17lj updated 03/30/2017*js updated 05/04/2017*js
- Air bags
Takata recall, I would like this issue fixed asap, I don't want to wait until me or my wife get into an accident and get hurt or worse killed.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lexus IS 250. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/25/2017*ct updated 01/26/17*jb
- Air bags
Takata air bag..haven't received any information on replacing the defected air bags
- Air bags
Takata recall - this recall has be determined for many months and no solutions have been provided. I received a notice in may 2016 to not have a passenger sit in my car. it IS now october. how can it possibly be allowed for them to sell cars that you cannot have a passenger ride in?
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10217806CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata airbag inflators or repaired under a recall with Takata airbag inflators to provide coverage for repairs of the airbag inflator contained in the airbag module. This CSP letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. This is NOT a recall or a campaign, but is provided to reassure owners that Lexus stands behind the reliability of our vehicles
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10210374TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
- 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
- 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205387Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
- 10205386Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, deffined as the distance between the wheel's - to - rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back of the wheel and surrounding brake components .
- 10205385Bluetooth Connectivity for Apple Devices Upgraded to iOS 8.0.X
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205376Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205375Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205365Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED
- 10205364Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205340HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10205339Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
- 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10205312Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry.
- 10205297World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
- 10204556TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.
- 10197471Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
- 10190468Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10190455TT: 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 phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
- 10179697TSB: 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 next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10179601TSB: 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 next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10177780TSB: 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 for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888TSB: 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. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10173987TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave radar sensor and reflector height before performing beam axis adjustment.
- 10173793TT: 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 phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
- 10172827TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
- 10171447TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 15, 2020 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0041-15. ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 model year LS600h vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0041-15 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a condition where any of the following components become sticky and/or cracked. ? Dashboard/instrument panel ? Interior door trim panels (front and rear) ? IP Lower (No. 1) ? Center console box ? Center console RR ? Glove compartment Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Every Lexus IS 250 model year
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