TSB List for the 2000 Lexus RX 300

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 RX 300 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
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
  • TIRES
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #ST010101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619796

      SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #01202

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000251

      SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION METHOD. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #SU00299

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610100

      SERVICE INFORMATION TO ELIMINATE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #LSB001013

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205319

      Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #BR00101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619802

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BR00400

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615951

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BR00400

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615961

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE OCCURING DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WHILE BACKING UP AND / OR WHILE TURNING. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #BR00102

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #632233

      INFORMATION ON REDUCING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BR00101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627077

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #L-SB-0010-13

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133849

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #010102

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #628655

      SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SPECIFIC MECHANICAL ENGINE PROBLEMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CONDITION KNOWN AS OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179601

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #L-SB-0082-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109444

      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 transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0007-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109445

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0041-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109447

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0041-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132108

      This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14. Read More »

    • TSB #00504

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009396

      PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U140E/U140F TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #TC00100

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618462

      INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179697

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20 Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179697

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #L-SB-0007-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109445

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #L-SB-0113-12_Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133651

      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 discarded. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0066-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111205

      LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0066-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111398

      LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    VISIBILITY

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #L-TT-0111-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131964

      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 a collision. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0111-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133923

      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. Read More »

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      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 materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      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 materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #BO00501

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619119

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • TSB #BO00901

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622252

      INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NV01000

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615952

      BRIEF INFORMATION ON GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV01000

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615957

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00600

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612532

      SUBJECT REGARDING GLOVE BOX RATTLE NOISE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #BO00800

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615950

      SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REAR HATCH. *TT Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

    • TSB #BO00800

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615962

      TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING REAR HATCH LOCK IMPROVEMENT. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    SEATS

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      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 materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0143-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132074

      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 materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    • TSB #LSB-0143-11

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054797

      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 INJURIES. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #BO00400

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614063

      SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #Safety Recall 22

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214355

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 Read More »

    • TSB #Safety Recall 22

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214355

      Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176283

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176283

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174888

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0008-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174888

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17 Obs

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174889

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17 Obs

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174889

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172820

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0002-20

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172820

      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 fluid seep. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0010-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132575

      LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0010-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134473

      LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0010-13

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133849

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #L-SB-0066-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111205

      LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0066-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111398

      LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0025-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109384

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #L-SB-0025-14

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132726

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #L-SB-0025-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132734

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #LSB002514A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205330

      Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #L-SB-0179-17

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133657

      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. Service Bulletin Nos. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    • TSB #Lexus PRO19-02 -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207945

      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 »

    • TSB #L-SB-0048-08 Obs

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131653

      TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17. Read More »

    • TSB #L-TT-0031-10

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132083

      Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #LSB-0143-11

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054797

      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 INJURIES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #L-SB-0010-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132575

      LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #AC00201

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #631815

      SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SHAFT SEAL REPAIR. *SLC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #BO01101

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625525

      SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CENTER CUP HOLDER. *TT Read More »

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