2016 LEXUS GS450H TSBs (81)

Bulletin:
L-SB-0003-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Hybrid system electrical safety precautions this bulletin provides general high voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. the hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause se
Bulletin:
L-SB-0004-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
D/c cut fuse installaton during pds to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the d/c cut fuse (30a) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay blcok. reinstall the
Bulletin:
L-SB-0008-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery maintenance during pds. a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these
Bulletin:
L-SB-0032-16
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0023-14 REV
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice - applicability has been updated to include 2015 ' 2016 model year gs 350 and gs 450h vehicles and 2016 model year gs 200t vehicles.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0179-15 REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0202-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0008-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"lsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and
Bulletin:
L-SB-0033-15 REV
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
"lsb: 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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0031-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 cond
Bulletin:
L-SB-0034-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 wel
Bulletin:
L-SB-0030-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0088-15
Component:
100000 hybrid powertrain
Summary:
Lsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for preforming a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. this bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing the rescue charge. the grx-5100 should be
Bulletin:
L-SB-0090-15
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Lsb: the front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads and self-tapping screws) is placed in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. install the front wheel openin
Bulletin:
L-SB-0084-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 ot
Bulletin:
L-TT-0144-13 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: 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 lon
Bulletin:
L-SB-0003-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"lsb: this bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. the hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and elec
Bulletin:
L-SB-0004-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"lsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the d/c cut fuse (30a) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the d/c cut fuse (30a) into its or
Bulletin:
L-SB-0006-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Lsb: the front license plate mounting bracket and self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. install the license plate and mounting bracket during pre-delivery service (pds).
Bulletin:
L-SB-0011-16
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Lsb: some 2013 ' 2016 model year gs (non f-sport) and 2015 ' 2016 model year rc (non f-sport) vehicles equipped with 2wd drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. follow t
Bulletin:
L-SB-0084-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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 oth
Bulletin:
L-TT-0144-13 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: 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 lon
Bulletin:
L-TT-0162-14 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0151-17
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-TT-0235-17
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tt: hvac drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0021-14_Obs
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice january 22, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0001-18.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0218-17_Rev
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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, ha
Bulletin:
L-SB-0007-18
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: some 2013 - 2018 model year vehicles may exhibit a rear brake vibration/squeak while braking, due to corrosion on the rear brake components. service parts are now available to reduce the likelihood of this condition occurring. the back
Bulletin:
L-SB-0001-18
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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 yea
Bulletin:
L-SB-0100-16 Rev
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice february 6, 2017 rev1: the supersession notice has been added. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. some 2013 ? 2016 model year gs and 2015 ? 2016 model year rc vehicles equipped with
Bulletin:
L-TT-0218-17
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: this bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use hard disc drive or micro sd card memory.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0014-08_Rev
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-TT-0227-17
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0033-15
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Lsb: 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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0034-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
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 wel
Bulletin:
L-SB-0011-14 Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? hybrid vehicle (hv) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery if the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually d
Bulletin:
L-SB-0030-15
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0031-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 cond
Bulletin:
L-SB-0010-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Lsb: 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.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0179-15
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0021-14 Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0087-16
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year es 300h, gs 450h and nx 300h vehicles may exhibit a mil ?on? condition with dtc p0a7a with information codes 122 (generator inverter fail signal detection). follow the procedure in this bulletin to address
Bulletin:
L-SB-0035-15 Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice october 25, 2016 rev1: applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year ct 200h, es 300h/350, gx 460, is 300/350/200t, nx 200t/300h, and rc f/350/300/200t vehicles. any previous printed versions of this bull
Bulletin:
L-TT-0212-16
Component:
203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-TT-0162-14 Rev
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0060-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0094-16
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
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 co
Bulletin:
L-TT-0204-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0023-14 Rev
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice - applicability has been updated to include 2015-2016 model year gs 350 and gs 450h vehicles and 2016 model year gs 200t vehicles.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0003-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Lsb: this bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. the hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. these high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and elect
Bulletin:
L-SB-0004-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Lsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the d/c cut fuse (30a) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the d/c cut fuse (30a) into its ori
Bulletin:
L-SB-0006-16
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Lsb: the front license plate mounting bracket and self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. install the license plate and mounting bracket during pre-delivery service (pds).
Bulletin:
L-SB-0030-15
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0031-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 cond
Bulletin:
L-SB-0008-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Lsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. these conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. because of these factors, battery inspection and
Bulletin:
LSB-0033-15 Rev1
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Lsb: 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
Bulletin:
LSB-0030-15 Rev1
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
LSB-0031-15 Rev1
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 cond
Bulletin:
-SB-0034-15 Rev1
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
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 wel
Bulletin:
L-SB-0011-16
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Lsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year gs (non f-sport) and 2015 ? 2016 model year rc (non f-sport) vehicles equipped with 2wd drivetrain may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front wheel area during a slow (parking lot) speed turn. follow t
Bulletin:
L-SB-0014-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0032-16
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0033-15
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Lsb: 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
Bulletin:
L-SB-0034-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
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 wel
Bulletin:
L-SB-0011-14 Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? hybrid vehicle (hv) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery if the vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually d
Bulletin:
L-SB-0010-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Lsb: 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.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0179-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0202-16
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
Bulletin:
L-TT-0179-15 Rev
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tt: after the dcm has been replaced, lexus enform remote is unable to remote unlock/lock the doors or remote start the vehicle.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0084-15_Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice may 08, 2018 rev1: * applicability has been updated to include 2017 - 2018 model year vehicles. * the introduction and download/installation procedure sections have been updated. any previous printed versions of this bu
Bulletin:
L-TT-0182-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: rev1 iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0121-17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
L-TT-0222-17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 serv
Bulletin:
L-TT-250-18
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: 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.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0011-15_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice september 27, 2018 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2012 model year es350, 2016 ? 2017 model year gs200t, 2013 ? 2018 model year gs350, 2013 ? 2017 model year gs450h, and 2016 ? 2018 model year gs f veh
Bulletin:
ZLZ_Dealer Email
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dealer email: lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the sub
Bulletin:
ZLZ_Dealer Packa
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dealer package: lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
Bulletin:
ZLZ_Dealer Packa
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dealer package: lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
Bulletin:
ZLZ_Job-Aid_09.2
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Job aid: customer support program zlz repair coverage for the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels covered vehicles and components
Bulletin:
ZLZ_Lexus POL18-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Customer support program bulletin: lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim pane
Bulletin:
L-SB-0015-18-Rev
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice june 26, 2018 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year gs 300 and 2016 ? 2018 model year rc 300 vehicles. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. some 2013 ? 2018 mod

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