2006 Lexus GS300 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

109 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Lexus GS300. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
  Safety Recall 22 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 2022
• 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 bulleti…
  L-SB-0004-22 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 24, 2022
• POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept ne…
  Lexus PRO19-02 - · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 12, 2022
• TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consiste…
  L-SB-0046-21 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Nov 10, 2021
• TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a f…
  L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 5, 2020
• TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a f…
  L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 5, 2020
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
  L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 23, 2020
• TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete…
  L-SB-0023-20 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 23, 2020
• Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
  Lexus Safety Re · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2020
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
  L-SB-0179-17 Obs · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 6, 2020
• TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002…
  L-SB-0008-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 6, 2020
• TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunc…
  L-TT-0284-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 26, 2020
• TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
  L-SB-0060-13 Obs · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 6, 2020
• TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to elimin…
  L-SB-0003-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 6, 2020
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
  L-SB-0021-14_Obs · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2018
• TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models…
  L-SB-0001-18 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 22, 2018
• TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
  L-SB-0048-08 Obs · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 5, 2017
• TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated …
  L-SB-0014-08_Rev · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 22, 2017
• TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been …
  L-SB-0060-13 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 10, 2016
• TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment sec…
  L-SB-0021-14 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 19, 2016
• TSB: Some 2006 - 2009 model year GS vehicles may exhibit discoloration/distortion of the inner rear view mirror. A service part kit (mirror and frame) is available to address this …
  L-SB-0043-16 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 8, 2016
• Tsb: some 2006 2009 model year gs vehicles may exhibit discoloration/distortion of the inner rear view mirror. A service part kit (mirror and frame) is available to address this co…
  L-SB-0043-16 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 8, 2016
• Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of…
  GR1_Region Lette · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 27, 2016
• Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of…
  GR1_Dealer Lette · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 25, 2016
• "region letter: safety recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations o…
  GR1_REGION LETTE · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 25, 2016
• "region letter: safety recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations o…
  GR1_DEALER LETTE · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 25, 2016
• Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
  LTT019215 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2015
• TT: Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? MIL ?ON? DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306. ? Intermittently runs …
  L-TT-0192-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 8, 2015
• "tt: some is250 and gs300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: mil on dtc p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, and/or p0306. Intermittently runs rough…
  L-TT-0192-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 8, 2015
• 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 ke…
  L-SB-0025-14 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 7, 2015
• LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants,…
  L-SB-0066-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 10, 2015
• LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants,…
  L-SB-0066-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2015
• LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkl…
  L-SB-0014-08 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 11, 2015
• LSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat. The stain patterns are usually under wrinkl…
  L-SB-0014-08 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 11, 2015
• 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 ke…
  L-SB-0025-14 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 14, 2014
• TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix proce…
  L-SB-0021-14 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 23, 2014
• Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
  LSB008214 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2014
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
  L-SB-0041-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2014
• TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to i…
  L-SB-0030-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2014
• TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembl…
  L-SB-0007-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2014
• TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmis…
  L-SB-0082-14 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2014
• TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
  L-SB-0153-08 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 15, 2014
• TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some …
  L-SB-0001-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 7, 2014
• TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
  L-SB-0084-08 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2014
• Tech Tip: Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: MIL "ON" DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306. Intermittently run…
  L-TT-0093-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 18, 2014
• Lexus is250-gs300: vehicles may experience engine running rough when coming to a stop along with engine misfires after cold startup. *lj
  L-TT-0093-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 18, 2014
• Lexus: is250-gs300: engine runs rough when coming to a stop, after cold soak start up engine misfires. *lj
  L-TT-0093-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 18, 2014
• 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 ke…
  L-SB-0025-14 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 25, 2014
• Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
  LSB002514B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 7, 2014
• Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
  LSB002514A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 7, 2014
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
  L-SB-002-01 - OB · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 7, 2014
• Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
  LSB002514 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 4, 2014
• Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
  LSB002114 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2014
• TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
  L-SB-0015-10 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 12, 2014
• TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix proce…
  L-SB-0021-14 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 12, 2014
• Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in …
  L-TT-0111-13 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 16, 2014
• Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
  LSB009213B · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 19, 2013
• This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
  L-BO-004-05 Obso · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 19, 2013
• The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
  L-SB-0092-13 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 19, 2013
• Some 2006 model year GS 300 and 2006 ? 2007 model year GS 430 vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-1 downshift when coming to a stop. Use the repair procedure in this bulletin to address…
  L-SB-0126-12 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover mate…
  L-SB-0143-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 10, 2013
• Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
  LTT014513 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 2, 2013
• Spots in Window glass
  L-TT-0145-13 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 2, 2013
• If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
  L-TT-0095-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 2, 2013
• This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
  L-SB-0041-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2013
• HVAC Odor Maintenance
  LSB006013A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 12, 2013
• Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate th…
  L-SB-0060-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 12, 2013
• Engine Misfire Duplication Procedure - MIL on DTC p030 and /or Intermittently Runs Rough
  LTT009312 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: MIL ?ON? DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Intermittently runs rough aft…
  L-TT-0093-12 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  L-TT-0093-12A · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically …
  L-TT-0031-10 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 25, 2013
• Some IS250 and GS300 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: MIL "ON" DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and or P0306. Intermittently runs rough af…
  L-TT-0093-12 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 18, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  L-TT-0093-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 18, 2013
• Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to curre…
  L-TT-0068-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 2, 2013
• If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or…
  L-SB-0090-08 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Apr 2, 2013
• Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
  L-TT-0116-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 2013
• Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
  LSB001013 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 21, 2013
• A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This…
  L-SB-0010-13 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Feb 21, 2013
• In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers a…
  Lexus Floor Mat · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 25, 2013
• Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
  L-SB-0015-10 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 2013
• Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expres…
  L-TT-0111-13 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 16, 2013
• When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, clea…
  L-SB-0066-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 16, 2013
• Some 2006 model year GS 300 vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-1 downshift when coming to a stop. Use the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
  L-SB-0126-12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  L-SB-0126-12 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 4, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  L-SB-0126-12 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 4, 2012
• This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0125-12 .
  L-SB-0069-11 Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2012
• Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350…
  LSB-0059-12 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 10, 2012
• Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe i…
  LSB-0143-11 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 10, 2011
• Lexus: information regarding technical instructions being provided for the rust removal and inspection of rear brake calipers on some lexus vehicles where slide pin in rear brake c…
  SC-9LB · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 19, 2011
• Lexus: vehicle engine runs rough after coming to a stop or misfires. *pe
  LSB-0069-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 11, 2011
• Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm
  LSB-0030-11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 31, 2011
• Lexus: steering will be notchy or will not smoothly self-center when on the highway. There is a repair procedure. *rm
  L-SB-0015-11 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 23, 2011
• Lexus: steering will be notchy or will not smoothly self-center when on the highway. There is a repair procedure. *rm
  L-SB-0016-11 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 23, 2011
• World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
  LSB000111 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 6, 2011
• Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm
  SB-0001-11 REV1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 6, 2011
• Lexus: mil on dtc p030# and/or intermittently runs rough. Engine/hybrid. Engine control. Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. Mil on dtc p0300, p0301,…
  LSB-0030-10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 12, 2010
• Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific veh…
  LSB-0015-10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2010
• Electric power steering replacement. Consumers may complain about increased efforts while turning the wheel. *kb
  07312006 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 31, 2006
• Ilsac gf-4 engine oil standard. '06 lexus. *tt excluding hybrid vehicles. *tt recommendation. *tt
  00106 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 29, 2006
• Special service campaign (ssc) - 6lb (supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag replacement). Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator, which is incorporated into the srs a…
  6 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2006
• Headlamp support bracket in the event that the top mounting bracket that supports the headlamp assembly on the right or left side is damaged. *tt
  00206 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 13, 2006
• Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0171, p0174, p2195, or p2197. *ak
  02005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 17, 2005
• Left door lock improvement. In some cases the consumer may complain that the left rear door does not open on the first pull. *sc
  00805 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 22, 2005
• Direct tire pressure warning system sensor registration. *tt
  00705 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2005
• A760h transmission solenoid identification. *tt
  00305 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2005
• Dismounting tires with direct system pressure sensors. *sc
  00505 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 22, 2005
• Vehicle start after battery depletion. *sc
  00605 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 23, 2005
• Seat belt extender for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts. *tt
  00305 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 6, 2005
• Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. All lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. Lexus. *tt
  00401 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 21, 2001