2017 LEXUS ES350 Recall

Campaign:
17V415000 on 07/02/2017
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
12/04/2016 - 03/06/2017
Affected:
1,761
Defect:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2017 lexus es350 vehicles. the right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Consequence:
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is hlc.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 LEXUS ES350 TSBs (50)

Bulletin:
L-SB-0030-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: 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 con
Bulletin:
L-SB-0030-16
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tsb: 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 con
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-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-0018-16
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Tsb: 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-0021-16
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 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 read
Bulletin:
L-SB-0023-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: 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-0024-16
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 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 we
Bulletin:
L-SB-0060-16
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 model year es 350 and es 300h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during pre-delivery service (pds).
Bulletin:
L-SB-0061-16
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Tsb: the front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year es 350 and es 300h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. install the license plate and mounting bracket during pre-delivery ser
Bulletin:
L-SB-0062-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the short pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the short pin into its original location and
Bulletin:
L-SB-0063-16
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Tsb: the front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. install the front wheel openin
Bulletin:
L-SB-0064-16
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 model year es 300h and es 350 vehicles are equipped with a direct-type tire pressure warning system (tpws). each tire (except the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure data. the data is
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:
Lexus Safety Rec
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.
Bulletin:
L-SB-0014-16_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice january 19, 2018 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. the purpose of this service bulletin is to elevate awaren
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:
Lexus Safety Rec
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements
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:
Lexus Safety Rec
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.
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-SB-0018-14_Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice march 13, 2017 ? applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year lexus vehicles. some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the hvac evaporator drain hose has become obst
Bulletin:
L-TT-0221-17
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin is regarding the diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints: some customers may encounter bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone. intermittent bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle wh
Bulletin:
Lexus Safety Rec
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.
Bulletin:
Lexus Safety Re
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.
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-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-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-0018-16
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Tsb: 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-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-0021-16
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 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 read
Bulletin:
L-SB-0023-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: 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-0024-16
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tsb: 2017 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 we
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-0030-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: 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 con
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-TT-0242-18
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Tt: in some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading max hot, or "in the red zone," (fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.
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.

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