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2021 Lexus ES 250
72 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2021 Lexus ES 250
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 ES 250 are official communications between Lexus & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING
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TSB #L-TT-0281-20 Rev
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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TSB #L-TT-0321-22
TT: Confirm there is an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle, some customers describe the noise as a roaring type noise. Read More »
BRAKES (PWS)
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TSB #LSB000822Rev1
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250, and 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0008-22
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250, and 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #LSB000924
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year ES 250 and 2022 ? 2024 model year NX 250 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine ... Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0007-24
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in ... Read More »
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TSB #LSB006023
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year ES 350, 2018 ? 2023 model year IS 350, IS 300, RC 350, RC 300, 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350, and 2016 ? 2020 model year GS 350 vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the ... Read More »
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TSB #LSB002121Rev1
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine Read More »
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TSB #LSB002121Rev1
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0036-21 Rev
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0021-21
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine. Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #L-TT-0301-21 Rev
TT: Some 2015-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a ?Noise? or ?Abnormal Operation? condition from the rear differential front coupling. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #LSB005523
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32?F or 0?C). Read More »
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TSB #LSB003621Rev2
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. Read More »
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TSB #LSB003621Rev2
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0297-21 Rev
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0279-20 Rev
TT: Some guests may experience the inability to activate the Lexus Enform Remote app or the Lexus Enform Remote becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0310-22
TT: Some 19CY LG DCM equipped vehicles may not be able to complete the firmware update due to not having an active account or waived services during the trial. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0297-21
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0018-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #L-SB-0036-21 Rev
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0017-20 Rev
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. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0034-20
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2021 model year ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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TSB #L-SB-0002-22
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #L-SB-0010-20 Rev
TSB: Some 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0014-18 Rev
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Read More »
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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TSB #L-SB-0031-22
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles and 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles may exhibit a whistle or wind noise from the rear left quarter window. Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #L-SB-0004-22
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. Read More »
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TSB #Lexus Safety Re
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #TECHNICAL INSTRU
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0011-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
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TSB #L-SB-0007-24
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year ES 250 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in ... Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0012-20 Rev
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. Read More »
WHEELS
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TSB #L-SB-0037-23
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. Read More »
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TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0281-20 Rev
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0012-20 Rev
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. Read More »
BACK OVER PREVENTION
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TSB #L-TT-0297-21
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. Read More »
COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
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TSB #LTT032623
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. Read More »
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TSB #LTT031622
TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center. Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #LSB004319
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23 Read More »
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TSB #TECHNICAL INSTRU
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS. Read More »
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TSB #Safety Recall 22
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0036-21 Rev
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. Read More »
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TSB #LTT029721
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0279-20 Rev
TT: Some guests may experience the inability to activate the Lexus Enform Remote app or the Lexus Enform Remote becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0310-22
TT: Some 19CY LG DCM equipped vehicles may not be able to complete the firmware update due to not having an active account or waived services during the trial. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0015-20 Rev
TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0011-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0017-20 Rev
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. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0010-20 Rev
TSB: Some 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0015-20 Rev
TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #L-SB-0025-21 Rev
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Pioneer Audio (version 1804) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal Bluetooth? Audio Mode transition. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0036-21
TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #L-SB-0014-18 Rev
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #L-TT-0271-19 Rev
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0018-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory-installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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TSB #LSB005722
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. Read More »
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TSB #LSB004319
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23 Read More »
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TSB #LSB000723
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation ... Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0043-19 Rev
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Navigation (version 1150) or earlier and Audio (version 1163) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Poor map screen touch operation. Read More »
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TSB #L-TT-0283-20 Rev
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0036-20 Obs
OBSOLETE NOTICE October 14, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0036-21. Read More »
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TSB #Lexus PRO21-UFRM
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0034-20
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2021 model year ES 250, ES 300h, and ES 350 vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed. Read More »
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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TSB #L-SB-0011-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. Read More »
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TSB #L-SB-0011-20 Rev
TSB: 2021 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #LSB005722
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. Read More »
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TSB #LSB004323
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Read More »
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TSB #LTT032623
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. Read More »