TSB: LEXUS GS F, RC F (2015–2016)

Bulletin L-SB-0031-16 — July 5, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDL-SB-0031-16
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsGS F, RC F
Model Years2015–2016
Date IssuedJuly 5, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAApril 23, 2018
ComponentENGINE (PWS)
Vehicles Affected18 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: SOME 2015 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR RC F AND 2016 GS F VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL BUZZING NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITI

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LEXUS GS F 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS GS F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS GS F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS GS F 2016 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS GS F 2016 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LEXUS GS F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2016 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2016 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LEXUS RC F 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RC F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2016 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2015 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS RC F 2015 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2015 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
LEXUS RC F 2015 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LEXUS RC F 2015 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Related LEXUS Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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RC 2021 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2...
IS 2022 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2...
RC 2020 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2...
RC 2022 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized LEXUS dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (L-SB-0031-16) 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.