2019 LEXUS LS500

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 137 TSBs

20V682000 Nov 4, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 20... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy par... Read more
1,525,742 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
20V012000 Jan 13, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, ... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. 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 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and... Read more
1,830,752 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
19V544000 Jul 24, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system a... Read more
Consequence
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. To... Read more
6,925 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) May 27, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated that he pulled into his driveway, placed the gear in park, got out of the vehicle to get something but without warning the vehicle rolled backward over the contact, dragging the contact to the end of the driveway where the vehicle crashed into ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 29, 2020
Incident date: Apr 29, 2020
FUEL PUMP ISSUE IDENTIFIED IN JANUARY 2020. COULD CAUSE STALL AND ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY. STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE AFTER 4 MONTHS. PROBABLY IN EXCESS OF 2,000,000 VEHICLES (LEXUS AND TOYOTA) AFFECTED AND REPRESENT A HAZARD ON THE ROADS OF THE US.
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 3, 2019
Incident date: Sep 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2019 LEXUS LS500. WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WHILE REVERSING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE UTILITY BOX. THE AIR BAGS DID NO... Read more
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 LEXUS LS500

137 manufacturer communications from 82 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT33
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL10
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)10
060000 ENGINE (PWS)7
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER7
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
160000 STRUCTURE4
LSB000523 Feb 9, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel
LSB000523 Feb 9, 2023
117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel
23LE01 Feb 9, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) ve
23LE01 Feb 9, 2023
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) ve
L-SB-0043-20 Obs Dec 8, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE December 08, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0057-22
L-SB-0057-22 Dec 7, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
L-SB-0003-19 Rev Sep 15, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h and 2019 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the rear combination lamp front corner on the right and/or left-hand side expands and contacts the body
L-SB-0003-19 Rev Sep 15, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h and 2019 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the rear combination lamp front corner on the right and/or left-hand side expands and contacts the body
LSB001322 Jun 15, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a comple
LSB001322 Jun 15, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a comple
LTT031622 May 13, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0010-22 Apr 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following HVAC conditions: ?Uneven temperature or air flow between the vents. ?Little or no air flow from the vent(s). ?Improper MODE control
L-SB-0010-22 Apr 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following HVAC conditions: ?Uneven temperature or air flow between the vents. ?Little or no air flow from the vent(s). ?Improper MODE control
L-SB-0010-22 Apr 8, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following HVAC conditions: ?Uneven temperature or air flow between the vents. ?Little or no air flow from the vent(s). ?Improper MODE control
L-SB-0004-22 Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
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. The purp
L-SB-0002-22 Jan 28, 2022
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year E
L-SB-0047-18 Rev Jan 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with audio (version 1065) or earlier, and navigation (version 1065) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Apple CarPlay? intermittently inoperative. ?Voice recog
L-SB-0047-18 Rev Jan 18, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with audio (version 1065) or earlier, and navigation (version 1065) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Apple CarPlay? intermittently inoperative. ?Voice recog
L-SB-0047-18 Rev Jan 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with audio (version 1065) or earlier, and navigation (version 1065) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Apple CarPlay? intermittently inoperative. ?Voice recog
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
L-SB-0043-20 Rev Dec 21, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
L-TT-0271-19 Rev Oct 15, 2021
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to
L-TT-0303-21 Sep 3, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environmen
L-TT-0293-20 Rev Sep 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: NOTE: This document ONLY applies to 2020 ES & 2020 NX vehicles built before 10/01/2019. (Vehicles built after that date use AT&T WiFi, not Verizon) Head unit telematics services become inoperative after DCM replacement and activatio
L-SB-0024-21 Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avail
L-SB-0018-14 Obs Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
Lexus PRO21-UFRM May 24, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
L-SB-0043-20 Rev May 13, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-TT-0283-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any is
L-SB-0002-19 Rev Feb 11, 2021
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LC 500, LC 500h, LS 500, and LS 500h vehicles; and some 2021 model year LC 500c vehicles may exhibit a ?spring? noise upon release of the accelerator pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to ad
L-SB-0043-20 Dec 11, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
L-SB-0043-20 Dec 11, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
L-SB-0043-20 Dec 11, 2020
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
L-SB-0020-19 Obs Dec 11, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE December 11, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0043-20.
L-TT-0293-20 Rev Nov 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: NOTE: This document ONLY applies to 2020 ES & 2020 NX vehicles built before 10/01/2019. (Vehicles built after that date use AT&T WiFi, not Verizon) Head unit telematics services become inoperative after DCM replacement and activatio
L-TT-0294-20 Oct 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0294-20 Oct 30, 2020
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0293-20 Oct 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: NOTE: This document ONLY applies to 2020 ES & 2020 NX vehicles built before 10/01/2020. (Vehicles built after that date use AT&T WiFi, not Verizon) Head unit telematics services become inoperative after DCM replacement and activatio
L-TT-0271-19 Rev Oct 20, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how
L-SB-0039-20 Oct 16, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
L-SB-0047-18 Rev Aug 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with Panasonic navigation (version 1050) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?The analog clock shows one hour ahead, then immediately adjusts back one hour after
L-SB-0047-18 Rev Aug 13, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with Panasonic navigation (version 1050) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?The analog clock shows one hour ahead, then immediately adjusts back one hour after
L-TT-0268-19 Rev Aug 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicl
L-TT-0268-19 Rev Aug 13, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicl
L-TT-0268-19 Rev Aug 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicl
L-TT-0268-19 Rev Aug 13, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicl
L-TT-0268-19 Rev Aug 13, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicl
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-TT-0288-20 Rev Aug 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover de
L-TT-0288-20 Rev Aug 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover de
L-TT-0288-20 Rev Aug 7, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover de
L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
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. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
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. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0026-20 Jul 29, 2020
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal at stationary or driving. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
L-SB-0026-20 Jul 29, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal at stationary or driving. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
L-TT-0265-19 Rev Jul 20, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-TT-0265-19 Rev Jul 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-SB-0023-20 Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
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. Be sure
L-TT-0264-19 Rev Jun 22, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on gas powered (non-hybrid) Lexus vehicle may require additional compressor oil to complete the repairs. 1234YF ND-12 compressor oil is available through the Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment website
L-TT-0288-20 Rev Jun 10, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover de
L-SB-0039-18 Rev Jun 10, 2020
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following transmission-related conditions: ?R to D shift delay when the vehicle is cold. ?Shift bump when slowing to a stop. ?Harsh shift engagement from
L-SB-0039-18 Rev Jun 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following transmission-related conditions: ?R to D shift delay when the vehicle is cold. ?Shift bump when slowing to a stop. ?Harsh shift engagement from
L-SB-0014-18 Rev Jun 3, 2020
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature
L-SB-0014-18 Rev Jun 3, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature
L-TT-0288-20 Jun 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: The Lexus Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover
Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-TT-0287-20 Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 virus threat, some dealers are experiencing reduced traffic into their stores and causing dealer stock to age. Due to this situation, dealers are reminded and recommended to follow the Long-T
L-TT-0286-20 Apr 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: After performing a battery test using the DCA-8000 battery diagnostic charger and the battery health has been considered a ?Good? condition, the DCA will automatically enter a post-test charging mode. In the post-test charging mode,
L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-TT-0283-20 Mar 26, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issu
L-TT-0254-18 Mar 26, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has develo
L-SB-0003-20 Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull
L-SB-0020-19_Rev Dec 6, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 6, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be disca
L-TT-0271-19 Oct 21, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to
Lexus Safety Re Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-TT-0221-17_Rev Oct 11, 2019
010000 STEERING
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. ? Various Bluetooth? Audio functions a
L-TT-0268-19 Aug 19, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are now being shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a
L-TT-0265-19 Jul 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-TT-0265-19 Jul 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-TT-0264-19 Jun 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Lexus and the addition of compressor oil is required to complete the repairs, the 1234YF ND-12 compressor oil is available through the Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment web
L-TT-0263-19 Jun 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty B
L-SB-0018-14_Rev Jun 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts
Lexus Safety-050 May 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Rec May 2, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0022-19 Apr 22, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Some 2019 model year Lexus vehicles with Panasonic navigation with audio version (earlier than 1028), and navigation version (earlier than 1025) may exhibit one or more of the following condition(s). ? Noise during Apple CarPlay? voice
L-SB-0022-19 Apr 22, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2019 model year Lexus vehicles with Panasonic navigation with audio version (earlier than 1028), and navigation version (earlier than 1025) may exhibit one or more of the following condition(s). ? Noise during Apple CarPlay? voice
L-SB-0020-19 Apr 17, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable

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LEXUS LS500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS LS500 across all model years (2018, 2020).

6 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS LS500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 0 1 View
2020 1 0 View
2019 (current) 3 3
2018 2 4 View

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