2022 Lexus LS500

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.

• 10235224TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a destination. ?Voice command does not recognize Starbucks. ??Unable to establish audio connection? message, and Alexa is unable to resume after Android AutoTM interruption. ?Soft buttons grayed Out during panoramic view monitor transition. ?HVAC fan speed displayed incorrectly. ?Volume cannot be adjusted with the rear seat remote control. ?Multimedia system reboots when iPhone is connected via USB. ?Energy flow information is missing on energy monitor screen. ?Clearance sonar indication on backup camera screen is missing. ?Audio from USB devices intermittently works. ?iPhone ringer continues after answering call. ?Audio titles not displayed. ?Toyota apps screen menu not displayed. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Navigation (version less than 1150) and Audio (version less than 1163) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Poor map screen touch operation. ?Navigation system reset. ?Climate temperature control difficult to operate. ??Waiting for the Beep? message displayed, voice recognition does not start when pressing the push to talk button. ?Blower motor speed incorrectly displayed. ?White CarPlay screen when connecting iPhone12. ?Navigation sub-screen blank while playing a CD. ?Inoperative rear seat entertainment track controls. ?Abnormal energy flow screen appearance. ?Incorrect FM or SiriusXM genre Information. A software update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
• 10220231TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (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 TIS and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will require a Security Signature before the ECU will initialize the flash reprogramming sequence. This bulletin also details the process for acquiring a Security Signature from TIS during the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process
• 10220229TSB: When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU security key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The Techstream Software Health Check Results screen has been enhanced to help identify if a replacement ECU requires an ECU security key. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to write the ECU security key to the replacement ECU.
• 10220172Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign 22ld03 reprogramming for forward recognition camera certain 2022 model year lexus ls500
• 10220171DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a Road Sign Assist (RSA) driver assistance feature. This feature uses the forward recognition camera to detect objects and provide information to the driver about specific road signs. Due to an incorrect software program, the RSA feature is unable to display road sign information
• 10220153TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
• 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 10214348TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
• 10213901TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger
• 10210364TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns
• 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.
• 10209002TSB: All 2021 ? 2022 model year LS 500 vehicles may exhibit a surge/bucking condition when applying throttle of less than 20 percent. This condition is only felt after the vehicle has cold soaked and reduces as the vehicle warms up. The condition is no longer present once the vehicle reaches operating temperature. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
• 10207962TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.
• 10207957TT: Some guests may experience the inability to activate the Lexus Enform Remote app or the Lexus Enform Remote becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. To simplify the diagnosis of this system and prevent the unnecessary replacement of parts, please refer to the procedure below.
• 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.
• 10207944TSB: 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the Installation Procedure in this bulletin to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining hooks (clips).
• 10207943TSB: 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 can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10207942TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Lexus does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain the specified State-Of-Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and ensure proper SOC at delivery. To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks of ownership, ALL dealers should test the auxiliary (12V) battery and recharge, if necessary, no more than 48 hours before delivery to the customer.
• 10207941TSB: 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with a factory-installed SiriusXM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the SiriusXM satellite radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10204552TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2022 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed.
• 10203554TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10202488TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Lexus does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain the specified State-Of-Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and ensure proper SOC at delivery. To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks of ownership, ALL dealers should test the auxiliary (12V) battery and recharge, if necessary, no more than 48 hours before delivery to the customer.
• 10202464TSB: 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the Installation Procedure in this bulletin to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining hooks (clips).
• 10202462TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
• 10202461TSB: Some 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the instructions contained within the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to ensure that the software is installed correctly. If it is found that the software is not installed correctly, proceed to the Software Installation section of this bulletin. It may also be necessary to reinstall the eOM software after replacing the head unit. Refer to the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to determine if the software is already installed. If the software is not installed, proceed to the USB Flash Drive Preparation and Software Installation sections of this bulletin.
• 10202455TSB: 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 can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10202454TSB: 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with a factory-installed SiriusXM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the SiriusXM satellite radio is activated and ready for use.
• 10202453TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10201346TSB: 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 can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10201345TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Lexus does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain the specified State-Of-Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and ensure proper SOC at delivery.
• 10201342TSB: 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the Installation Procedure in this bulletin to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining hooks (clips).
• 10201340TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Follow the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the vehicle.
• 10201339TSB: Some 2022 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the instructions contained within the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to ensure that the software is installed correctly. If it is found that the software is not installed correctly, proceed to the Software Installation section of this bulletin. It may also be necessary to reinstall the eOM software after replacing the head unit. Refer to the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to determine if the software is already installed. If the software is not installed, proceed to the USB Flash Drive Preparation and Software Installation sections of this bulletin.

Every Lexus LS500 model year

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