2002 Lexus IS 300 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

62 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Lexus IS 300. 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
• 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: 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 · Power Train · 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
• TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overvie…
  L-SB-0001-18-Rev · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2019
• 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: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, and PG002-90. Servi…
  L-SB-0179-17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 28, 2017
• TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be d…
  L-SB-0113-12_Rev · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2017
• 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: 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
• 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 · Electrical System · 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 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 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
• 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 · Seats · issued Nov 10, 2013
• Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
  L-TT-0031-10 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 7, 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
• 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
• 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 · Equipment · 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
• 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 10, 2011
• Heated oxygen sensor repair manual correction. 00245-rm105-4u2. *tt 00245-rm869-u2. *tt 00245-rm869-u2. *tt 00245-rm980-u2. *tt
  5030B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 26, 2005
• Body electrical - troubleshooting repair manual correction for the 2002 lexus is300. 00245-rm869-u2. *tt
  4444B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 2004
• Combination meter repair manual correction for the 2002 lexus is300. 00245-rm869-u2. *tt
  4439B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 2004
• Hvac control panel peeling (heater control housing sub-assembly). *mr
  00204 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 5, 2004
• Clutch chirping noise in neutral with clutch pedal released. *tt
  TC00303 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 17, 2003
• Cd changer improvements. *tt
  00103 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2003
• Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt
  01202 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 11, 2002
• Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306 and harsh 2-3 shifts. *tt
  EG00402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 12, 2002
• Immobilizer key code reset. *scc
  00201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2002
• Some vehicles including the is300 sportcross equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p-306 and/or h…
  EG00402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 30, 2002
• Some vehicles may exhibit the in-mirror compass inoperative. *tt
  EL00702 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 5, 2002
• Lexus has initiated a limited service campaign (lsc) to replace the cruise control switch. *tt
  2LA · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 3, 2002
• 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
• Customers with the sport cross may complain of the remote navigation switch being inoperative. *slc
  EL00701 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 30, 2001