Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 LS 430 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.

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #ST00301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625520

      THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH HAS BEENCHANGED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF GROAN NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #ST00301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627076

      SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN GROAN NOISE. *SLC Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #00104

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005800

      STEERING COLUMN NOISE. (2004 LEXUS LS430) *JB Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #01202

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000251

      SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #SU00101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619797

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION TO REDUCE STEERING FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM NO. 2 BUSHING HAS BEEN CHANGED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #SU00101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619807

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING LOWER ARM NO. 2 BUSHING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #SU00300

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614069

      SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES (17 Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    • TSB #SU00101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622184

      INFORMATION ON REDUCING FLUTTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM NO.2 BUSHING HAS BEEN CHANGED.*JB Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #00103

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005256

      FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE. REVISED. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #BR00301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625528

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #BR00301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627081

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN/SQUEAK. *SLC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #BR00200

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618469

      INFORMATION ON THE INSTALLATION BOLTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #BR00301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625528

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / SQUEAK. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #EG00101

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627070

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, P0300-P0308. *SLC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #EG00200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615953

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR FOR TOWING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EG00200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615958

      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN MENTIONS TO PREVENT OF OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE WHEN TOWING A TRAILER WITH 2001 MODELYEAR VEHICLES, THE STANDARD RADIATOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A HIGH COOLING EFFICIENCY RADIATOR. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #01102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000655

      INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE MAY NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #EL01203

      Date Announced:
      SEP 11, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003969

      LEXUS LINK DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020603

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001311

      2001 LS430 REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION - WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EL00501

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622233

      SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAMMING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #EL00401

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627093

      SUBJECT REGARDING TRUNK CLOSER MISOPERATION. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #SS00401

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622179

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE CUSTOMIZE FEATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #PG00501

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #616652

      INFORMATION ON ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ONCE THE D/C CUT FUSE HAS BEEN INSTALLED DURING PDS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #NV00601

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627116

      SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE TIPS FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL METER CLUSTER. *SLC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #SS00301

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627123

      SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FLASH REPROGRAMMING ERROR MESSAGE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #SS00101

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619115

      SUBJECT REGARDING ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LSB-0015-10

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034245

      LEXUS: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #NV00801

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622177

      THERE IS POTENTIAL OF A RATTLE NOISE BEING CAUSED BY THE MOON ROOF DRAIN HOSE.JB Read More »

    • TSB #NV00801

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627120

      SUBJECT REGARDING MOON ROOF DRAIN HOSE BEING LOOSE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #BO00701

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627084

      SUBJECT REGARDING MOON ROOF REAR CORNER AIR LEAK. *SLC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #NV00901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625527

      INFORMATION ON DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627122

      SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *SLC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #EL00602

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633774

      TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE RAIN SENSOR FAILSAFE MODE OPERATION. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #LTT-0111-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051860

      LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #PG01000

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618463

      THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION AND HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • TSB #LTT-0111-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051860

      LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES COME WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS) AND TO HELP REDUCE INJURIES IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS DEVICES, THAT MAY OR MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED. MODELS YEARS LISTED 1990-2013. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NV00301

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619799

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING PROCEDURES DEVELOPED TO HELP ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISES FROM THE SHIFTER BEZEL AND MOON ROOF AREAS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00301

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619804

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISES FROM THE SHIFTER BEZEL AND MOONROOF AREAS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00301

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627105

      SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK AND RATTLE TIPS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #PG00900

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618466

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #BO00302

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633771

      TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON A NEW DOOR LOCK WIRE DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE DOOR HANDLE FEEL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #PG0100

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615955

      SUBJECT REGARDING PRECAUTIONS USED FOR HANDLING OF REAR DOOR SUNSHADE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #PG01100

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615960

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRECAUTION FOR HANDLING REAR DOOR SUNSHADE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #EL00401

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622006

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS MAY INCLUDE TRUNK RECLOSING ITSELF AFTER RELEASE; EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPEN THE TRUNK FULLY AFTER RELEASE; AND / OR AFTER OPENING, THE TRUNK IS UNABLE TO BE RECLOSED UNTIL THE TRUNK IS RELEASED AGAIN. 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 »

    • 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 »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LSB-0143-11

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054797

      LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #4

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007239

      LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 4LA INVOLVES REMOVING THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM PANEL BUTTONS, INSTALLING A SUNGLASSES HOLDER IN THEIR PLACE, AND DISABLING THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM HARDWARE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00203

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002009

      BUZZ NOISE ON THE LAND LINE SIDE DURING A HANDS-FREE CALL. *TT *JB Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #00501

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001049

      DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #AX00301

      Date Announced:
      DEC 14, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628646

      HANDS FREE SOUND QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING POOR SOUND QUALITY ON THE LANDLINE SIDE DURING A HANDS FREE CALL. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #AU00101

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627139

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF PROBLEMS REGARDING THE MARK LEVINSON SOUND SYSTEM. *SLC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #3LD

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002022

      LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 3LD LEXUS LINK SYSTEM FLASH REPROGRAMMING - CAMPAIGN DETAILS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #3LD

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002023

      LEXUS LINK SYSTEM FLASH REPROGRAMMING LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 3LD - SERVICE MANUAL. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #LSB-0143-11

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054797

      LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #EL00501

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622233

      SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAMMING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #SS00501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622007

      DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00701

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627118

      SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SEAT AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CREAK REDUCTION. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #PG00800

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618472

      SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A COMPASS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, JUST TO THE LEFT OF AND BELOW THE SPEEDOMETER. Read More »