TSB: LEXUS CAMRY, ES, ES330, GS, GS300, GS430, GX, GX 470, GX470, HIGHLANDER, IS, IS 250, IS 350, LS, LX, LX470, RAV4, RX, RX HYBRID, RX330, SC, SC430, SEQUOIA, TACOMA, TUNDRA (2003–2007)

Bulletin 00106 — January 20, 2006

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID00106
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsCAMRY, ES, ES330, GS, GS300, GS430, GX, GX 470, GX470, HIGHLANDER, IS, IS 250, IS 350, LS, LX, LX470, RAV4, RX, RX HYBRID, RX330, SC, SC430, SEQUOIA, TACOMA, TUNDRA
Model Years2003–2007
Date IssuedJanuary 20, 2006
Date Added to NHTSAJune 15, 2007
ComponentSTEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Vehicles Affected41 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

ILSAC GF-4 ENGINE OIL STANDARD. '06 LEXUS. *TT EXCLUDING HYBRID VEHICLES. *TT RECOMMENDATION. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LEXUS GX470 2007 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
TOYOTA CAMRY 2006 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS ES 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS ES330 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS GS 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS GS300 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS GS430 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS GX 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS GX470 2006 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
LEXUS GX470 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS IS 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS IS 250 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS IS 350 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS LS 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS LX 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS LX470 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA RAV4 2006 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
LEXUS RX 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS RX HYBRID 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS RX330 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS SC 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS SC430 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA CAMRY 2005 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS GX470 2005 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LEXUS GX470 2005 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2005 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS RX330 2005 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA TUNDRA 2005 100000 POWER TRAIN
TOYOTA CAMRY 2004 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS GX 470 2004 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LEXUS GX470 2004 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2004 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS RX330 2004 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TOYOTA CAMRY 2003 013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
LEXUS GX470 2003 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
LEXUS GX470 2003 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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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 (00106) 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.