Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GS 300 are official communications between Lexus & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #LSB001013

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205319

      Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0001-18-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164328

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #LSB-0030-11

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039124

      TOYOTA: TRANSMISSION OR PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #LSB-0030-11

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039124

      TOYOTA: TRANSMISSION OR PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH INSTALLATION INFORMATION. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-0001-11 REV1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037625

      LEXUS: INFORMATION ON AN IMPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179697

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179697

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #L-SB-0001-18-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164328

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0113-12_Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133651

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Read More »

    • TSB #LSB002114

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205327

      Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #L-SB-0043-16

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084333

      TSB: SOME 2006 ? 2009 MODEL YEAR GS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DISCOLORATION/DISTORTION OF THE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR. A SERVICE PART KIT (MIRROR AND FRAME) IS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

    • TSB #L-SB-0043-16

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111587

      TSB: Some 2006 - 2009 model year GS vehicles may exhibit discoloration/distortion of the inner rear view mirror. A service part kit (mirror and frame) is available to address this condition. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #L-SB-0004-22

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209023

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0004-22

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209023

      TSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190468

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190468

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      Beginning 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      Beginning 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 ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #L-SB-0014-08_Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131836

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0014-08_Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131836

      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. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #LSB-0059-12

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045639

      LEXUS: PRECAUTION INFORMATION ON REMOVAL, INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #00205

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022140

      TIRE POSITIONING BEFORE NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY. *KB Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0023-20

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177780

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0023-20

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177780

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      Beginning 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      Beginning 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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #Safety Recall 22

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214355

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 Read More »

    • TSB #Safety Recall 22

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214355

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176283

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176283

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174888

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174888

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17 Obs

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174889

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17 Obs

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174889

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0060-13 Obs

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172827

      TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0060-13 Obs

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172827

      TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0001-18-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164328

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0021-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132625

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0021-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132625

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #LSB002114

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205327

      Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #LSB006013A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205340

      HVAC Odor Maintenance Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133657

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0014-08_Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159694

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0017-19. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0021-14_Obs

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129210

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0021-14_Obs

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129210

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0048-08 Obs

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131653

      TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17. Read More »

    • TSB #05207

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023163

      FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION DURING (PDS) PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *NJ Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #L-SB-0001-18-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164328

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #L-SB-0060-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132902

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0060-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132902

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0060-13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132176

      Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Read More »