2001 Lexus RX300

Recalls

5 recalls name the 2001 Lexus RX300. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Headlights

  May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehiclesEquipment

  Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  Full recall details →

• Exterior lighting

  Apr 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehiclesEquipment

  Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  Full recall details →

• Visibility › Glass, side/rear

  Mar 6, 2008NHTSA 08E020000931 vehiclesEquipment

  Polymer process development IS recalling 931 units of back glass, p/no. Fb20415zpy, sold as replacement equipment for use on 1999-2004 lexus rx300 vehicles. the glass fails to conform to the automotive glazing material requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, glazing materials.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The purpose of this standard IS to reduce injuries resulting from impact to glazing surfaces.

  Remedy

  Polymer will notify owners and replace the affected glass free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact polymer toll-free at 800-510-9879.

  Full recall details →

• Exterior lighting

  May 24, 2006NHTSA 06E04900027,176 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  Full recall details →

• Exterior lighting

  Mar 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train123
2. Vehicle speed control20
3. Engine and engine cooling14
4. Air bags8
5. Service brakes, hydraulic4
6. Electrical system4
7. Engine4
8. Suspension3
9. Equipment2
10. Fuel system, gasoline2

Latest complaints

• Jun 18, 2019PA130,000 mi
  Power train · Service brakes
  Purchased from my mother in 2013 at 115K after she had purchased new from dealership. Babied, dealer serviced, my transmission gave out at 130K at a cost of $3800!!! Then in less than a year it went again, and it was under aamco warranty. Then transmission went again in 2018, and just out of…

  Purchased from my mother in 2013 at 115K after she had purchased new from dealership. Babied, dealer serviced, my transmission gave out at 130K at a cost of $3800!!! Then in less than a year it went again, and it was under aamco warranty. Then transmission went again in 2018, and just out of warranty. Why IS there not a class action lawsuit!!!!!! Car died 3 separate times without warning in very dangerous situations. $3800 was my entire savings, and now my lexus was the only thing I had of value, and it IS worth $250 as a junker!

• Mar 16, 2019TN200,000 mi
  Power train
  The vehicle was started and in park in a flat lot. When I shifted to reverse, it did not engage/roll back. As I applied pressure to the accelerator nothing happened until a it suddenly clunked and lurched back. I put it back in park and then it repeated the same synptom. The transmission has now…

  The vehicle was started and in park in a flat lot. When I shifted to reverse, it did not engage/roll back. As I applied pressure to the accelerator nothing happened until a it suddenly clunked and lurched back. I put it back in park and then it repeated the same synptom. The transmission has now begun to whine and there IS rumbling and jerkily between rough shifts on the streets and highway. After hearing and reading numerous horror stories of these transmission problems, and how they have suddenly gone out or locked up at highway speeds, I'm sure this IS a problem lexus has known about and IS defective, especially since it represents more than 70% of the nthsas published complaints on this vehicle. There should be an investigation into this. The sudden unreliability of this transmission and it's potential to cause harm IS not a coincidence among these many reports. If this were a boeing max 8 plane it'd be out of commission for a failure like this!

• Sep 16, 2018AZ
  Power train

  My transmission IS not shifting smoothly between gears. this happened about 7 years ago and I had to have the transmission replaced. now it IS happening again.

• Jan 7, 2017AZ
  Power train

  Takata recall - transmission failed. Had to replace the transmission at 140,423 miles. there was metal in the transmission. Cost to replace the transmission was $2,875.10

• Jul 4, 2016CT133,890 mi
  Power train
  Vehicle has 133,890 miles on it, vehicle has been serviced every 5000 miles, according to the vehicle history and owners manual. We had transmission failure 100 miles from home. pulled over to the side of the I-90 , had to wait 2 hours for a flatbed on the side of the highway. Mass state police…

  Vehicle has 133,890 miles on it, vehicle has been serviced every 5000 miles, according to the vehicle history and owners manual. We had transmission failure 100 miles from home. pulled over to the side of the I-90 , had to wait 2 hours for a flatbed on the side of the highway. Mass state police were not happy having to wait that long nor safety of being on the side of the road for 2 hours. We tried moving vehicle after it was off for an hour, moved gear selector had only park and natural , was at " full hot " mark on the dip stick, fluid IS clean, doesn't smell burnt at all.towed to service department and needs a new transmission. Vehicle was on the highway at 70mph , and then had no forward movement at 70mph. Google " rx300 transmission problems" and you'll find thousands of links to people having same issue. Toyota/lexus should be stepping up and fixing these transmissions , this IS obviously a weak point in their vehicles and a major safety issue.

• Jun 20, 2016CA145,000 mi
  Power train
  While driving the car on city streets I attempted a u turn with the vehicle as I was completing the u turn the transmission made a weird noise and then there was nothing. No forward or reverse and when I put the vehicle in park it acted like it was in neutral. I had to put the emergency brake on to…

  While driving the car on city streets I attempted a u turn with the vehicle as I was completing the u turn the transmission made a weird noise and then there was nothing. No forward or reverse and when I put the vehicle in park it acted like it was in neutral. I had to put the emergency brake on to keep the car from rolling. Had to have the vehicle towed to my house 115 miles away. He car only has 145,000 miles on it. Car starts up and runs great but will not engage the transmission. The vehicle IS still financed so I need to get it fixed however the cheapest rebuild I can find IS $5,000.00. I called toyota and asked if I could trade it in on a new car and they said not with the transmission fixed because they would lose money on it. I feel toyota should fix this due to the fact there are numerous complaints about this issue with other lexus owners. I still owe $5,500.00 on the loan and cant afford the cost of another transmission. I think toyota should fix this since there are a lot of complaints about the drive train.

• Mar 16, 2016GA147,651 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the reverse gear was no longer operable in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,651. updated 06/02/2016*lj *tr

• Feb 23, 2016CA156,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags
  TL* the contact owned a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a broken breast bone (sternum) and head injuries that required medical attention. The…

  TL* the contact owned a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a broken breast bone (sternum) and head injuries that required medical attention. The passenger sustained neck and knee injuries, and bruises from the seat belt that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

• Oct 5, 2015NY165,000 mi
  Power train

  The transmission has been damage no power , no gears are engage total failure, the vehicle has in motion at highway speed.

• Sep 4, 2015CA168,000 mi
  Power train

  Transmission failure: started to make noise couple of days ago and finally failed while on the road. engine IS running good, but no gear engagement. All drive train position seems like the car IS in natural. excessive transmission failures was reported by other rx300 owners. cost to service re-build transmission IS $3,551.00

• Jun 23, 2015MD162,100 mi
  Power train
  Vehicle has been well maintained with regular oil changes and transmission flush. However, on 06/22/2015, under normal driving conditions in my 7 miles commute, the vehicle failed to accelerate after coming to a stop. The rpm/engine revved up, but vehicle did not move much (could not shift gears).…

  Vehicle has been well maintained with regular oil changes and transmission flush. However, on 06/22/2015, under normal driving conditions in my 7 miles commute, the vehicle failed to accelerate after coming to a stop. The rpm/engine revved up, but vehicle did not move much (could not shift gears). Pulled to the sideway and called for help. Took it to local mechanic, and diagnosed with code p0770 (solenoid shifter e failure). Mechanic says new transmission IS needed ($5K plus). Checking online, this seems to be a very common occurrence for this vehicle and probably model year. Toyota has to be aware of this major defect, and has probably intentionally said silent. I wish toyota could be taken to task on this problem as it IS wrecking family finances!

• Jun 16, 2015GA162,000 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

• Jun 15, 2015VA200,000 mi
  Vehicle speed control
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and merged to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned off. The failure…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and merged to the side of the road where the vehicle was turned off. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

• May 31, 2015NY142,100 mi
  Vehicle speed control

  While driving at a speed 40, I noticed lag in gear shift while trying to accelerate to 60 mph. I noticed no pick in speed rather 40 mph became 20 mph, the more I press on the gas petal the only acceleration was notice on the rpm. I had to put on the hazards and pull over to let other cars pass.

• Feb 12, 2015CA200,000 mi
  Engine

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

• Jan 7, 2015TX72,000 mi
  Air bags

  Air bag light came on the dash and IS flashing back & forth 100% of the time. *tr

• Jan 5, 2015FL145,000 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 40 mph, the transmission seized and the gear could not be shifted into park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 40 mph, the transmission seized and the gear could not be shifted into park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. updated 3/13/15*cn the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where the transmission was replaced. Updated 01/25/16.*jb

• Jan 4, 2015FL131,345 mi
  Power train

  Transmission went out ,the vehicle jus stopped in the middle of the road thank god it was not the highway. there seems to be a problem with the transmission in these vehicle ,a very serious life threatening problem. *tr

• Nov 8, 2014OH123,117 mi
  Power train

  While traveling at 25 mph the car stopped accelerating forward and seemed to not be in gear. as I pressed the gas pedal the engine revved up, but would not go forward. car was taken to the dealer who stated even though the car only has 123K , you need to replace the transaxle. I confirmed that their was no maintenance required. *tr

• Oct 1, 2014NJ105,795 mi
  Power train
  Left home to go to grocery store. as I entered a major road near my home the car lost power almost causing an accident. I was able to limp home. the repair shop diagnosed a faulty transmission and commented that they see many rx300's with transmission problems. the transmission was rebuilt at…

  Left home to go to grocery store. as I entered a major road near my home the car lost power almost causing an accident. I was able to limp home. the repair shop diagnosed a faulty transmission and commented that they see many rx300's with transmission problems. the transmission was rebuilt at a cost of $3214.00. this car has been well taken care of, including recommended transmission fluid replacement. I feel that the transmission failure was very premature. judging by the number of similar reports at or around the same mileage, I feel that the transmission was not engineered properly and lexus did nothing to correct the problem. *tr

• Jul 29, 2014CA192,000 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that when attempting to shift, the shifter would delay. In addition while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and after multiple attempts, the vehicle was able to…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that when attempting to shift, the shifter would delay. In addition while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and after multiple attempts, the vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle failed to reverse after the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 192,000.

• Jul 15, 2014NM150,000 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 lexus RX 300. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds, there would be a sudden loss of acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

• Jul 12, 2014WV75,000 mi
  Steering · Suspension
  I took the vehicle to the lexus dealer when purchase. I told the repair person that there was a noise/roaring coming from the front of the vehicle and I was told that it was the suspension not to worry about it. For this inspection I paid over $300.00. Now the noise IS back and it IS much louder…

  I took the vehicle to the lexus dealer when purchase. I told the repair person that there was a noise/roaring coming from the front of the vehicle and I was told that it was the suspension not to worry about it. For this inspection I paid over $300.00. Now the noise IS back and it IS much louder and it IS constant.from 45mph and higher.the noise occurs when I am driving straight and when I turn to the right.when turning to the left the noise stops. I sound like the noise IS coming from the steering column mechanism. the vehicle has been well maintained.please note that this my complaint. *tr

• Jun 17, 2014NC145,000 mi
  Power train

  Transmission failure at 145000 (approx) after performing all schedule maintenance at the dealer since purchase. I have read countless entries where the 1999-2002 lexus rx300 has had premature transmission failures. this IS a costly repair and a I feel lexus should have recalled the vehicle and provided assistance. *tr

• May 14, 2014NV142,000 mi
  Power train

  It started with a high pitch whinning noise followed by a clunking noise whenever it shifts. It IS getting progressively worse each day. Shavings were found in the transmission fluid when it was changed. *tr

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.

• 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 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.
• 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
• 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
• 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10172820TSB: 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 the condition.
• 10134473LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
• 10133914Flash 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. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133910When 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 risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10133866Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
• 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10132778TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
• 10132777TSB: 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. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
• 10132734TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10132726TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
• 10132625TSB: 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 described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
• 10132575LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10132108This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
• 10132083Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
• 10132082Spots in Window glass
• 10132074Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
• 10132006This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
• 10132004The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10131964Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10131726TSB: 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 should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. 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 the use of TIS and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. NOTE ECU is a Lexus term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ECU is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: * Powertrain Control Module (PCM) * Engine Control Module (ECM) * Transmission Control Module (TCM) * Any other Lexus-specific control unit
• 10131653TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
• 10129210TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
• 10111398LSB: 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 risk of further damage to electrical components.
• 10111205LSB: 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 risk of further damage to electrical components.

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