2017 LEXUS RX350 Recall
- Campaign:
- 18V211000 on 04/03/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
- Manufactured:
- 10/01/2017 - 10/17/2017
- Affected:
- 6,046
- Defect:
- Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018 toyota camry and highlander vehicles, 2017 toyota sienna and tacoma vehicles and 2017 lexus rx350 vehicles. during the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
- Consequence:
- A sudden loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum pump, free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2018. 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 j0k/jld.
- 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 RX350 TSBs (64)
- 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-0052-16
- Component:
- 016000 steering:electric power assist system
- Summary:
- Tsb: as the d/c cut fuse is removed, the steering angle sensor power source is cut off. when the d/c cut fuse is reinstalled, the center position recognized by the steering angle sensor may not be the appropriate position. therefore, it is
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0054-16
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Tsb: 2017 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles are equipped with a direct-type tire pressure warning system (tpws). each tire (excluding the spare tire) has a tire pressure warning valve/sensor that measures tire pressure. the data is tr
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0055-16
- Component:
- 135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2017 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. in order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the vehicle is heading, it must be calibrated prior to vehicle del
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0057-16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the d/c cut fuse (10a) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the d/c cut fuse (10a) into its ori
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0059-16
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb: the front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws for the 2017 model year rx 350 and rx 450h are stored in the glove compartment of the vehicle. install the license plate and mounting bracket during pre-delivery servi
- 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-SB-0003-18
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 - 2018 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. follow the repair procedure below t
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0004-18
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2017 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a ?braking power low? warning message before or during startup with no related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). vehicles affected by this condition will operate normally and the w
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0008-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2017 model year gs 350 and rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a chirping noise from the high-pressure fuel pump at idle. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0010-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 - 2017 model year gs 350 and 2016 - 2018 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
- Bulletin:
- Lexus Safety Rec
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Update on technician certification requirements.
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0237-18
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Tt: special service tools: injector seal tool sets. in the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a special service tool set is required to properly install the seal onto the in
- 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:
- L-SB-0004-18
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2017 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a ?braking power low? warning message before or during startup with no related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). vehicles affected by this condition will operate normally and the w
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0109-17
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2017 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more of the following conditions: * accelerating from a stop. * passing during reeway/city driving. * low speed reacceleration. the engine control mod
- 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-0211-16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tt: customers experience a power back door emblem sensor which is inoperative or difficult to operate.
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0213-16
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tt: * intelligent clearance sonar (ics) off indicator is illuminated in the combination meter * no ics diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) are present * ics will not turn on through the combination meter
- 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-0175-17
- Component:
- 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Summary:
- Tsb: note this service bulletin is only applicable to rx models with vins starting with ?2t2.? vehicles with vins starting with ?jtj? are not affected. some 2016 ? 2017 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles produced in north america may ex
- 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-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-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-SB-0109-17
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Tsb: revision notice: april 4, 2017 rev1: the warranty information section has been updated. some 2016 ? 2017 model year rx 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more of the following conditions: ? accelerating from a stop. ? pass
- 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-SB-0021-18
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2018 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where water enters the door lock bezel. this condition may cause the door cable to become frozen and inoperable in freezing conditions. follow the repair p
- Bulletin:
- L-SB-0022-18
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2016 ? 2018 model year rx 350 and rx 450h vehicles may exhibit decreased front windshield defroster performance at extremely low ambient temperatures. this condition may be the result of the fresh/recirculation servo actuator sepa
- Bulletin:
- L-TT-0247-18
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tt: some 2017-2018 model year rx vehicles may exhibit a click type noise that can be heard from the front wheel hub area when shifting gears from drive to reverse or reverse to drive, or when accelerating from a stop.
- 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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