TSB: LEXUS LS, LS460, LS600H (2007–2016)

Bulletin L-SB-0083-16 — September 30, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDL-SB-0083-16
ManufacturerLEXUS
ModelsLS, LS460, LS600H
Model Years2007–2016
Date IssuedSeptember 30, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 14, 2017
ComponentBRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles Affected40 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 2007 - 2016 model year LS 460/LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk and or a knocking type noise coming from the engine compartment when releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this cond

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
LEXUS LS460 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2016 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS600H 2016 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS460 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2015 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS600H 2015 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS460 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2014 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS600H 2014 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS460 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2013 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2013 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2012 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2012 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2012 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2012 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2011 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2011 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2011 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2011 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2010 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2010 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2010 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS600H 2010 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS460 2009 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2009 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2009 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2009 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2008 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2008 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS600H 2008 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS600H 2008 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS 2007 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS 2007 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LEXUS LS460 2007 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
LEXUS LS460 2007 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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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-0083-16) 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.