NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10224105: 2020-2022 Lexus Es Hybrid

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2022 Lexus Es Hybrid, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10224105 summary graphic for 2020-2022 Lexus Es Hybrid
10224105NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
5affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Lexus App does not accept the activation code. ?Lexus App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Lexus App shows an error 42 when trying to execute a command. ?Unable to remote start the vehicle with the key fob (if equipped). ?Unable to subscribe to remote services. ?Unable to activate Wi-Fi. ?Destination Assist is inoperative. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?DTC B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Lexus App is inoperative. ?Unable to subscribe to remote services. ?Unable to activate Wi-Fi. ?Depleted 12V vehicle battery when in IG-OFF. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h and 2021 model year ES 250 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Depleted 12V vehicle battery when in IG-OFF. ?Unable to reconnect out of network. A DCM reset and firmware update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the DCM Reset and Firmware Update Procedure in this bulletin to update the firmware.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
LexusEs Hybrid2020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusEs2502021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusEs3502020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusUx Hybrid2020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusUx2002020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10224105?

TSB: Some 2020 model year ES 350, ES 300h, UX 200, and UX 250h vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Lexus App does not accept the activation code. ?Lexus App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Lexus App shows an error 42.

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.

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