2013 Lexus RX350 technical service bulletins
309 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Lexus RX350.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
- Ti: 19LE05
- DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Obsolete notice
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign klg customer support program 19LE05 safety connect...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter
- Supersession notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface
- Odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- February 06, 2020:
- The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the...
- The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the...
- Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles
- Revision notice
- Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles
- Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Dealer Package: 10/02/19 KLG: Vehicle applicability for remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription
- Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ?...
- Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Area Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
- TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Supersession notice
- TT: Some vehicles with aftermarket headlamps (non OEM) are being repaired/replaced under warranty with OEM...
- TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream
- TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream
- TT: Rev1 iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
- This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on...
- TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug...
- Revision notice
- Some 2010
- Revision Notice: The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated
- Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus...
- Revision Notice: The Parts information section, and Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated
- Tt: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- TT: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- TT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic...
- Lsb: the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for...
- LSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for...
- Leather Care Best Practices.
- Lsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that CAN reduce its performance...
- LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance...
- Tt: refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued USB ssts and...
- Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone
- Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on...
- TT: Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued USB SSTs and...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system will periodically require an update to...
- Lsb: lexus models equipped with the hdd navigation (emv-n) system require a special service tool (SST) USB...
- LSB: Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System will periodically require an update to...
- LSB: Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB...
- Tt: some vehicles with aftermarket headlamps (non OEM) are being repaired/replaced under warranty with OEM...
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality...
- Condition
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- LSB: Lexus Enform? Apps will be periodically updated via an over-the-air update system
- LSB: Lexus Enform? Apps will be periodically updated via an over-the-air update system
- TT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- LSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance...
- Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles.
- TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
- LSB: Some 2010
- LSB: The procedure in
- RL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an...
- DL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an...
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- TechTip: Condition: The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle
- TT: Some Lexus vehicles equipped with Text Reply functionality may display a greyed out Text Reply button...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone,...
- LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- TT: Customer complains of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0X. Conditions...
- TT: Techstream Health Check Results screenshots "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Some 2010
- TT: Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of the current and previously issued USB SSTs and...
- Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014:
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- The purpose of
- Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- The only acceptable towing method for vehicles equipped with an Active Torque Control 4WD system is to...
- World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and...
- Tech Tip: My 2013 Gen 7 navigation systems use a USB SST to update the firmware and map
- Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System will periodically require an update to the...
- Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB...
- The purpose of
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 1, 2014:
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 1, 2014:
- HDD Navigation Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N)
- HDD navigation Map kUpdate Process (EMV-N)
- Lexus: ES300H customers may experience disconnections or loss of bluetooth , which may occur when...
- Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic...
- Lexus: some of the vehicles are experiencing oil leaks from the engine coolers
- Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips
- Tech Tip: Safety Connect/Lexus Enform is a vehicle feature which requires a subscription fee for the...
- DCM Activation is not Applicable when Safety Connect/Lexus enform service has expired
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014:
- Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
- Tech Tip: Greenhouse Gas Logic (GHG) has been implemented on Toyota A/C Systems to reduce tailpipe emissions
- Condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic...
- Some technicians are unaware of current 12V battery warranty policies affecting batteries, some of which...
- One or more of the following conditions due to liquid fuel in the Evaporative Emissions system (EVAP...
- Prior to installing remanufactured U660 and U760 transaxles, it is necessary to remove the lower oil...
- The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle
- Greyed out Text Reply button in the function is not supported by the customer's cellular telephone.
- Customers complain of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty to pair the phone
- Brake system warning light on, master cylinder reservoir fluid level is low.
- Exhaust ?rattle? type noise from one or both of the two exhaust manifold heat shields pictured below
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment
- Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
- Spots in Window glass
- Spots in Window Glass
- My 2013
- These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone
- Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20...
- If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various...
- Tech tip for MIL-I message only.
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Some customers may report the following conditions with the Podcast application on iPhones running iOS 7.0...
- Intermittent Audio from Podcasts on iPhones Running iOS 7.0
- Customers using iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, or 5C running iOS 7.0 or later now have the ability to make Facetime...
- ITunes Radio is a new feature for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, and 5C running iOS 7 or later
- Characteristics of Facetime Audio Calls using
- How to play itunes radio using the vehicle's Audio System
- To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter...
- When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will...
- Odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- HVAC Odor Maintenance
- Exhaust ?rattle? type noise from one or both of the two exhaust manifold heat shields pictured below
- MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P219A or P219B present
- Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and...
- Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
- Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug...
- Suspension
- One or more of the following conditions: Bluetooth® is inoperative where the Phone and Bluetooth® menu...
- Greyed out Text Reply button if the function is not supported by the customers cellular telephone.
- Text Reply Function Unavailable for iPhone
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery
- 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the...
- Lexus: while driving, some vehicles would display an intermittent warning message, triggered by courtesy...
- ?Back Door Open? or ?Key Detected in Vehicle? warning message intermittently on the combination meter...
- Lexus models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System require a Special Service Tool (SST)...
- A recent review of our records indicated that your Safety Connect system is not active and needs to be...
- Lexus models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool...
- Since MY 2012 several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Lexus audio and navigation...
- If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise...
- The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the vehicle
- Phone Call History deletion Audio/Visual/Telematics All 2013-14 Lexus
- Phone Call History Deletion on Vehicles with Entune
- Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
- Navigation/Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
- Transition delay on the display screen when shifting the vehicle from ?R? to ?D? and while an object is...
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- The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED
- One or more of the following conditions: Bluetooth® is inoperative where the Phone and Bluetooth® menu...
- A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for...
- Bluetooth and Phone Menu Icons Unavailable
- Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used...
- Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry.
- In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Lexus models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System will periodically require an update...
- Lexus models equipped with the Premium HSS Navigation(EMV-N) System require a SST USB drive to update the...
- Premium HDD Navigation Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N)
- Premium HOD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
- When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Lexus: on some vehicles, the repair procedure addresses the condition of MIL on with diagnostic trouble...
- Some iPhone iOS 5 customers with Denso (EMVN) head units may experience an iPod authoratizatioon error...
- Some iPhone iOS 5 customers with Denso (EMVN) head units may experience an error message when they attempt...
- Some iPhone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/Entune (DNE)...
- Customers who purchase new or replacement iPhones running iOS 6 may find that Lexus Enform application...
- Some customers may experience no sound or very low sound from Pandora or iHeartRadio when using Enform on...
- Some customers who have updated their Apple iPhones to iOS 6 may encounter no sound from the audio system...
- Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery
- Lexus Enform
- Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications...
- World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
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