Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 IS 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.

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #L-SB-0005-16

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096092

      LSB: SOME 2014 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR IS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #GLD_DEALER LETTE

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099921

      DEALER EMAIL: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. Read More »

    • TSB #GLD_DEALER LETTE

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099922

      DEALER LETTER: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. Read More »

    • TSB #GLD_TI_SAFETY CO

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099923

      TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0202-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093004

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0020-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097039

      LSB: WHILE A VEHICLE IS IN INVENTORY, THE BATTERY IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT CAN REDUCE ITS PERFORMANCE AND LIFE. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093261

      "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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0020-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111153

      LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0020-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111303

      LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076255

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093261

      "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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0020-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111153

      LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0020-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111303

      LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #L-SB-0084-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111505

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0162-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111514

      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. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #L-TT-0207-16

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091619

      TSB: WHEN INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO HEADLAMP ISSUES (E.G. INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENT FUNCTION, OPEN CIRCUIT, WATER ENTRY, ETC.), PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY IS AN OEM (NOT AFTERMARKET) COMPONENT. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #L-SB-0061-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096537

      LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR IS 200T, 300, 350 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). Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #L-SB-0033-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093264

      "LSB: DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AS MATCHED SETS TO HELP REDUCE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING OR DRIFTING. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #GLD_REGION LETTE

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097922

      REGION EMAIL: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. Read More »

    • TSB #GLD_REGION LETTE

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097923

      REGION LETTER: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0202-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093004

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0014-16

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097044

      LSB: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES FOR LEATHER CARE IN LEXUS VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0031-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093269

      LSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0034-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093344

      LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER?S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0030-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093414

      LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR LEXUS VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED XM SATELLITE RADIO, INCLUDING A 90-DAY FREE CUSTOMER TRIAL. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0033-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093264

      "LSB: DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AS MATCHED SETS TO HELP REDUCE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING OR DRIFTING. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0127-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093693

      TT: NAVIGATION MICROSD CARD READS AN ERROR WHEN MISSING OR SWAPPED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0144-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094047

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0162-14 REV

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094050

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0084-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093985

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #L-SB-0084-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111505

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #L-SB-0030-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093414

      LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR LEXUS VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED XM SATELLITE RADIO, INCLUDING A 90-DAY FREE CUSTOMER TRIAL. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0162-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111514

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #L-SB-0032-16

      Date Announced:
      JUL 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087547

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0127-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093693

      TT: NAVIGATION MICROSD CARD READS AN ERROR WHEN MISSING OR SWAPPED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0162-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111514

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0084-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093985

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #L-SB-0031-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093269

      LSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #L-SB-0034-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093344

      LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER?S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. Read More »