TSB: LEXUS ES HYBRID, ES350, GX460, IS 300, IS 350, LC HYBRID, LC500, LS HYBRID, LS500, LX570, NX HYBRID, NX300, RC 300, RC 350, RC F, RX HYBRID, RX350, UX HYBRID, UX200, UX200 HYBRID (2021)

Bulletin L-SB-0017-20 — April 23, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDL-SB-0017-20
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsES HYBRID, ES350, GX460, IS 300, IS 350, LC HYBRID, LC500, LS HYBRID, LS500, LX570, NX HYBRID, NX300, RC 300, RC 350, RC F, RX HYBRID, RX350, UX HYBRID, UX200, UX200 HYBRID
Model Years2021
Date IssuedApril 23, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAMay 11, 2020
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected20 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: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspect

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LEXUS ES HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS ES350 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS GX460 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS IS 300 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS IS 350 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LC HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LC500 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LS HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LS500 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS LX570 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS NX HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS NX300 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RC 300 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RC 350 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RC F 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RX HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RX350 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS UX HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS UX200 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS UX200 HYBRID 2021 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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-0017-20) 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.