TSB: LEXUS IS 250, IS 250C, IS 350, IS 350C, IS F, LS, LS 460 (2006–2015)

Bulletin L-SB-0016-19_Rev — January 15, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDL-SB-0016-19_Rev
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsIS 250, IS 250C, IS 350, IS 350C, IS F, LS, LS 460
Model Years2006–2015
Date IssuedJanuary 15, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 18, 2020
ComponentEQUIPMENT
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

TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 15, 2020 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in thi

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LEXUS IS 250C 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250C 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250C 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250C 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250C 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 460 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250C 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350C 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS F 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS LS 460 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 250 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
LEXUS IS 350 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT

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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 (L-SB-0016-19_Rev) 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.