TSB: LEXUS CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, FJ CRUISER, GX470, LAND CRUISER, LS430, LX470, RAV4, SC430, SEQUOIA, SIENNA, TACOMA, TC, TUNDRA, XA, XB, YARIS (2001–2007)

Bulletin 00501 — November 16, 2001

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID00501
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsCAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, FJ CRUISER, GX470, LAND CRUISER, LS430, LX470, RAV4, SC430, SEQUOIA, SIENNA, TACOMA, TC, TUNDRA, XA, XB, YARIS
Model Years2001–2007
Date IssuedNovember 16, 2001
Date Added to NHTSAMay 17, 2006
ComponentSTEERING
Vehicles Affected27 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA RAV4 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA YARIS 2007 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2006 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 010000 STEERING
SCION TC 2006 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006 010000 STEERING
SCION XA 2006 010000 STEERING
SCION XB 2006 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA YARIS 2006 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SCION TC 2005 010000 STEERING
SCION XA 2005 010000 STEERING
SCION XB 2005 010000 STEERING
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2004 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SCION XA 2004 010000 STEERING
SCION XB 2004 010000 STEERING
LEXUS GX470 2003 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
LEXUS LX470 2003 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2003 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS SC430 2002 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2002 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LS430 2001 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized LEXUS dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (00501) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.