Service bulletins for the 2021 Lexus IS
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
44 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 | 2026-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26. |
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| L-SB-0004-26 | 2026-02-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018 – 2025 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. |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2026-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | 2025-09-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with other vehicle systems and external applications encountered while operating telematics features. |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | 2025-07-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks. |
| L-TT-0341-25 | 2025-06-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE. |
| L-TT-0341-25 | 2025-05-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE. |
| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 | 2025-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. |
| L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 | 2025-03-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. |
| L-SB-0010-20 Rev2 | 2025-02-12. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the instructions contained within the Software Confirmation section of this bulletin to ensure that the software is installed correctly. If it is found that the software is not installed correctly, proceed to the Software Installation section of this bulletin. |
| L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 | 2025-02-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018 – 2025 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. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. |
| 22LD02 | 2025-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES |
| 22LD01 | 2025-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD01 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 | 2024-09-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| LSC_remails | 2024-09-07. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer renotificaions for 21TD03, 22LD01, 22LD02 |
| L-SB-0007-21 Rev2 | 2024-09-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2015 – 2017 model year NX 200t, 2016 – 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t, 2018 – 2019 model year GS 300, and 2018 – 2021 model year NX 300, and 2018 – 2024 model year IS 300 and RC 300 vehicles equipped with an 8AR-FTS engine may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): •Cylinder Misfire – P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200, P030300, P030400. •Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance – P11EA00, P11EC00, P11ED00, P11EE00, P11EF00, P219A00, P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00. Some vehicles may also enter limp mode, and the Multi-Informational Display (MID) will display the following message: “reduced engine power – take vehicle to nearest dealer.” This may be caused by cylinder compression pressure drop due to improper exhaust valve sealing from worn valve guides. |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 | 2024-08-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| LSC_remails | 2024-08-08. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer renotificaions for 21TD03, 22LD01, 22LD02 |
| L-SB-0007-21 Rev2 | 2024-08-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2015 – 2017 model year NX 200t, 2016 – 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t, 2018 – 2019 model year GS 300, and 2018 – 2021 model year NX 300, and 2018 – 2024 model year IS 300 and RC 300 vehicles equipped with an 8AR-FTS engine may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): •Cylinder Misfire – P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200, P030300, P030400. •Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance – P11EA00, P11EC00, P11ED00, P11EE00, P11EF00, P219A00, P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00. Some vehicles may also enter limp mode, and the Multi-Informational Display (MID) will display the following message: “reduced engine power – take vehicle to nearest dealer.” This may be caused by cylinder compression pressure drop due to improper exhaust valve sealing from worn valve guides. |
| L-SB-0030-24 | 2024-07-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2005 – 2024 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. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| Lexus Renotification AL | 2024-07-23. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Lexus will be conducting follow-up notifications to remind owners of the incomplete campaign status and upcoming expiration date for the campaigns listed |
| Lexus Renotification DL | 2024-07-23. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Service Campaign completion is an important part of our commitment to meet guest expectations of Lexus products. Lexus will be conducting follow-up notifications to remind owners of the incomplete campaign status and upcoming expiration date for the campaigns listed |
| L-SB-0030-24 | 2024-07-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2005 – 2024 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. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This Service Bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process. |
| Lexus Renotification AL | 2024-07-23. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Lexus will be conducting follow-up notifications to remind owners of the incomplete campaign status and upcoming expiration date for the campaigns listed |
| Lexus Renotification DL | 2024-07-23. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Service Campaign completion is an important part of our commitment to meet guest expectations of Lexus products. Lexus will be conducting follow-up notifications to remind owners of the incomplete campaign status and upcoming expiration date for the campaigns listed |
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