NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10235215: 2013-2020 Lexus Es Hybrid

Official manufacturer communication context for 2013-2020 Lexus Es Hybrid, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10235215 summary graphic for 2013-2020 Lexus Es Hybrid
10235215NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
23affected product rows
100/100quality 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 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the Repair 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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
LexusEs Hybrid2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusEs3502018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusGs 3502013-2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusGs Hybrid2016-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusGs450h2014, 2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusGx4602014-2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusIs 3002018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusIs 3502014-2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusIs200t2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLc Hybrid2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLc5002018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLs4602013-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLs5002018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLs600h2013-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusLx5702014-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusNx200t2015-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusNx3002018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
LexusRc 200t2017Ask 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 10235215?

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the.

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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