NHTSA Service Bulletin 10185774: 2020, 2021 Lexus Es Hybrid
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020, 2021 Lexus Es Hybrid, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation (version 1060) or earlier and Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Display screen distortion/pixilation. ?iOS device would not connect until disconnecting and reconnecting USB cable. ?iOS device would not connect until ACC OFF > ON. Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation (version 1030) or earlier and Audio (version 1036) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal clock operation in Auto Daylight Savings Time mode. ?CarPlay inoperative. ?USB audio does not resume after turning the engine OFF and ON. ?Reply button not displayed on the text message screen. ?Reset during phonebook transfer. ?Bluetooth calls disconnected. ?Enform submenu inoperative from touch screen. ?Push to Talk button long press starts native voice recognition. ?Destination Assist frozen when pressing SOS button. ?Navigation screen slow booting or does not boot up. Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation (version 1006) or earlier and Audio (version 1007) or earlier, may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Voice Command ?Barge-in? defaults to OFF. ?Handset Mode label incorrect. ?AndroidTM Auto music does not resume after using Destination Assist. ?Abnormal return/back arrow illumination operation. ?Destination Assist will not cancel while playing AndroidTM Auto music. ?Gracenote cover art is not displayed. ?Incorrect Destination Assist vehicle position. A software update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10185774?
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation (version 1060) or earlier and Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Display screen distortion/pixilation. ?iOS device would not connect until disconnecting and reconnecting USB cable. ?iOS device would not connect until ACC OFF > ON. Some 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
Get Full Report