NHTSA ID Number: 10253229
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-SB-0059-23 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2024-04-15
Summary
TSB: Some 2023 model year RX 500h vehicles may exhibit a vibration or shudder sensation from the transmission in Drive and/or Reverse at speeds under 8 mph (13 kph). This condition is present only when the internal combustion engine is engaged.
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TSB/Document ID: L-SB-0059-23 Rev
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2024-03-07
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L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission
in Drive and/or Reverse at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Market USA and
Mexico
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2023
RX500H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
March 07, 2024 Rev1:
The Repair Procedure section has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2023 model year RX 500h vehicles may exhibit a vibration or shudder sensation from the
transmission in Drive and/or Reverse at speeds under 8 mph (13 kph). This condition is present
only when the internal combustion engine is engaged. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
to address this condition.
Table of Contents
Production Change Information ...............................................................................................2
Effective Serial Number Confirmation .................................................................................2
Warranty Information ...............................................................................................................3
For USA Market .................................................................................................................3
For Mexico Market .............................................................................................................3
Parts Information .....................................................................................................................4
For USA Market .................................................................................................................4
For Mexico Market .............................................................................................................4
Required Tools & Equipment ...................................................................................................5
Repair Procedure ....................................................................................................................6
© 2024 Lexus
, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 1 of 8
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 2 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Production Change Information
This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN
shown below.
MODEL
VDS
PLANT
PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN
RX 500h
BCMEA
TMMC
2T2BCMEA#PC008061
This bulletin ONLY applies to vehicles equipped with a transmission produced BEFORE the serial
No. shown below.
PLANT
MODEL
SERIAL NO. RANGE*
RX 500h
23B4X10124
*Located under the TCM (TCU) on the vehicle transmission.
Effective Serial Number Confirmation
Use Figure 1 as a guide to determine the production date from the serial number on the label
located on the vehicle transmission.
Figure 1. Transmission Barcode Label Breakdown
Example: 08511th unit manufactured in October of 2022
Production Month
Format: Year (YY) / Month (M) / 4X / Sequence
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
A: January
B: February
C: March
D: April
E: May
F: June
G: July
H: August
J: September
K: October
L: November
M: December
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 3 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Warranty Information
For USA Market
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
TC2304
R & R the Transmission Assy, Hybrid Vehicle*
9.2
30910-#####**
9B
99
*The TCM (TCU) should NOT be ordered separately, it is replaced as part of the transmission assembly kit.
**Warranty claim MUST be submitted with the correct 10-digit OFP. Choose the correct OFP for the vehicle being
repaired by searching for the parts in the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter.
APPLICABLE WARRANTY (USA)
This repair is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
For Mexico Market
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
TC2304
R & R the Transmission Assy, Hybrid Vehicle*
9.2
30910-#####**
9B
99
*The TCM (TCU) should NOT be ordered separately, it is replaced as part of the transmission assembly kit.
**Warranty claim MUST be submitted with the correct 10-digit OFP. Choose the correct OFP for the vehicle being
repaired by searching for the parts in the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter.
APPLICABLE WARRANTY (MEXICO)
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
48 months or 80,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 4 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Parts Information
For USA Market
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
30910-48010
30910-49005
PART NAME
QTY
Transmission Assy, Hybrid Vehicle & TCM (TCU)
1
NOTE
The TCM (TCU) should NOT be ordered separately, it is replaced as part of the transmission assembly kit.
For Mexico Market
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
30910-48010
30910-49015
PART NAME
QTY
Transmission Assy, Hybrid Vehicle & TCM (TCU)
1
NOTE
The TCM (TCU) should NOT be ordered separately, it is replaced as part of the transmission assembly kit.
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 5 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
Techstream ADVI*
QTY
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
Techstream Lite
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
GTS+ software version 2023.04.003.02 or later is required.
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787 (USA) or 01-55-50103041 (Mexico).
Use Techstream or an approved J2534 interface to perform flash reprogramming updates.
Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more information regarding J2534 reprogramming.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
Battery Diagnostic Tool*
DCA-8000P T
1
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335 (USA) or 01-800-504-5330 (Mexico).
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 6 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Repair Procedure
1. Does the vehicle exhibit a vibration or shudder sensation from the transmission in Drive
and/or Reverse at speeds under 8 mph (13 kph)?
NOTE
This condition is ONLY present when the internal combustion engine is engaged.
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Is the vehicle equipped with a transmission built prior to the date determined in the Production
Change Information section?
YES — Continue to step 3.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
3. Replace the transmission assembly kit.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle – Removal
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle – Installation
4. Perform ECU Configuration.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
General – Setup – When Replacing or Removing/Installing Parts – ECU Configuration
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
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Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Repair Procedure (continued)
5. Perform the below steps in order using GTS+ and follow on screen instructions:
A. A/T Compensation Code Reset
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Initialization
B. A/T Code Registration (Arbitrary Code)
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Registration
C. Front Resolver Correction Value Writing
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Engine / Hybrid System – Hybrid / Battery Control –
Motor Generator Control System (For 1motor-Hev Model) – Utility
D. Reset Memory
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Initialization
E. K0/WSC Learning Value Reset
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Initialization
F. WSC Deterioration Estimate Reset
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Initialization
© 2024 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0059-23
Rev1
November 8, 2023
Page 8 of 8
Vibration or Shudder Sensation From the Transmission in Drive and/or Reverse
at Speeds Under 8 mph (13 kph)
Repair Procedure (continued)
G. Road Test to Allow TCM to Learn
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2023 RX 500h:
Drivetrain – PC60 (Hybrid Transmission / Transaxle) –
Hybrid Transaxle System – Initialization
6. Using GTS+, clear ANY DTCs and test-drive the vehicle to confirm the condition is no
longer present.
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