YotaCarFan

SB date: 4 Feb 2009

Applicability: 2007 ES350 produced before JTHBJ46G#72178510 VIN

Issue: Squeaking noise from engine compartment when engine running

Repair: Add pulley cover plates (washers) behind both #2 idlers

YotaCarFan

SB date: 11 March 2009

Applicability: 2007, 2008, 2009 ES350, made before JTHBJ46G#82242436 VIN

Issue: Hear a rubbing noise from rear of vehicle, due to rocker panel molding protector coming loose

Repair: Secure the molding

YotaCarFan

SB date: 13 May 2008

Applicability: 2007, 2008 ES350 made before JTHBJ46G#82196161 VIN

Issue: Feel a thunk/jolt/shudder when lightly accelerating after transmission upshifts around the following speeds: 26 mph - 4th gear, 36 mph - 5th gear, 44 mph - 6th gear

Repair: Replace the torque converter (a component of the transmission)

Note: See also L-SB-0027-09

YotaCarFan

SB date: 17 March 2009

Applicability: 2007 ES350

Issue: All the usual things this car's transmission is famous for: shift flare (slipping when upshifting causing engine to rev freely for a moment), harsh downshift on reacceleration, "jerk" feeling on reacceleration. It appears Toyota has redesigned the transmission & torque converter to fix this problem. Sadly, it seems dealer service department lackeys are trained to say these characteristics are "normal" or "could not be duplicated".

Repair: Replace the transmission (including the torque converter). Then, update the firmware.

YotaCarFan

SB date: 19 Mar 2009

Applicability: 2007, 2008, 2009 ES350

Issue: Your $40K luxury sedan sounds like a diesel truck when idling. Engine cylinder cover area makes a ticking/clicking noise. The malfunction lamp on the dashboard may be illuminated.

Repair: Replace various VVT-i components (oil pressure actuated devices that adjust valve timing based on computer inputs). This is a complex repair that requires opening up the engine.

YotaCarFan

SB date: 24 March 2009

Applicability: 2007, 2008, 2009 ES350

Issue: Outgoing phone volume is too low or distorted

Repair: Reconfigure system to increase outgoing call volume

Note: Not a warranty issue; dealer may charge for this service

nkahovka

I have serious problem, I just get ES 350 2009 Ultra-Luxury, 10 spoke -wheels 215/55 R17, my car is not soft at all, I feel any smallest bump on the road.
When I took a drive test on ES-350 it was unbelievable soft driving. Now absolutely
different.
What do you think guys, may be because Ultra-luxury different suspension, wheels or something else.

amf1932

Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper PSI.......It should be 30psi for the ES350's.

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

^^^^Yep, sounds like your tires are over inflated.

Lou

AZulu

I am in a similar situation as that described by nkahovka. Just bought 2009 ES350.

The car is not soft at all, we feel any smallest bump on the road. When we took a drive test on ES-350 (at 3 different dealers) it was unbelievable soft driving. Now absolutely
different. I did adjust the tire pressure (it was at 40 PSI) to 30 PSI. Slightly better ride now - but nowhere near the ride experienced with the other cars at the 3 different dealers. Tires are Michelin MXV5.

Any suggestion? Have there been problems with the shocks?

Any suggestion are welcome.

AZ

jinnjia

Does anyone know any other website besides www.lexustsb.com which has the list of all the current TSIB ? I dont think it is very update.

For example, I can not find L-SB-0118-08 which is for the fix for the wind noise.

esblk

PM me for a recent list of TSIBs.

esblk

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/mai...-for-free.html
this is the website that I found the TSIBs. a member posting it recently in the maintenance section

esblk

there is an active voluntary recall for the 2007 ES350 for the variable valve timing oil hose 9LH:LSC 9LH. the expiration date for this is March 13, 2013. dealer should replace this free of charge.

esblk

join lexus.com's drivers site. I was able to pull service records and recall info.