Recalls: Lexus XV60 ES
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Lexus XV60 ES
2013-15 Lexus XV60 ES 300h and ES 350: autonomous braking triggered by expansion joint
In November 2015, a recall was issued for Lexus XV60 ES 300h and ES 350 vehicles that were equipped with Lexus’ ‘Pre-Collision System’ (PCS). In these vehicles, the PCS may interpret a steel expansion joint or plate that cross the road surface as an object. If this occurred, the system may sound the warning buzzer and automatically apply the brakes; this braking in the absence of a collision object could increase the risk of a collision with following traffic (PRA 2015/15039). The recalled Lexus XV60 ES vehicles were manufactured from 30 August 2013 to 30 June 2015 and had VINs in the following ranges –
- Lexus ES 300h: JTH BW1GG # 02038007 to JTH BW1GG # 02100549; and,
- Lexus ES 350: JTH BK1GG # 02082530 to JTH BK1GG # 02210168.
In April 2016, a recall was issued for Lexus XV60 ES 350 vehicles – manufactured from 1 September 2015 to 25 February 2016 – because the brake actuators may have been assembled with a pump that contained a damaged O-ring and may not function as intended. As a result, the ABS, traction control and electronic stability control systems may not operate – this could cause a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a collision. The recalled Lexus XV60 ES 350 vehicles had VINs in the range JTH BK1GG # 02223053 to JTH BK1GG # 02241294 (PRA 2016/15302).
Problems and faults: Lexus XV60 ES
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2013-14 Lexus XV60 ES 350: won’t start and steering lock engaged
In May 2014, Lexus issued Tech Tip L-TT-0113-13 for 2013-14 model year Lexus XV60 ES 350 vehicles for the following symptoms:
- The vehicle would not start or ‘ready-18’; and,
- The steering wheel lock would be engaged such that the steering wheel could only be turned slightly.
If the driver tried to start or ‘ready-18’ the vehicle while there was tension on the steering lock actuator, it would not be able to fully disengage when the ‘Engine Start Stop’ or ‘Power’ switch was depressed. These circumstances would cause the vehicle message centre to display the ‘Steering Lock Engaged’ error message and the vehicle would fail to start or ‘ready-18’.
To overcome this problem, the driver was to move the steering wheel from side-to-side to relax tension on the steering lock actuator. Once the steering lock actuator was free to disengage, the driver would be able to start or ‘ready-18’ the vehicle the vehicle.
