TSB List for the 2012 Acura MDX

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MDX are official communications between Acura & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • LANE DEPARTURE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • STEERING

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118035

      Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on the alternator pulley. Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118180

      Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #16-020

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116792

      Customer letter - owner notification for the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the ... Read More »

    • TSB #JY9

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116793

      Reimbursement form - the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #CUSTOMER LETTER

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100504

      "CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. Read More »

    • TSB #REIMBURSEMENT FO

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100505

      "REIMBURSEMENT FORM - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #IN-20-11

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054471

      ACURA: WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE A NOISE OR VIBRATION. LIKE MOANING, DRONING, OR HUMMING, COMING FROM IT, AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED. MODEL 2007-2013 MDX. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SB-10-22-13

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053748

      HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, INTO HUMMING, MOANING, OR A DRONING NOISE, ALONG WITH VIBRATION, COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING, WHILE DRIVING. MODEL 2007-2013 MDX. Read More »

    • TSB #BER-413060-A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052490

      HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST INVESTIGATION OF NOISE, LIKE MOANING, OR HUMMING, OR DRONING, THAT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARING. MODEL 2011-2013 MDX, ZDX. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #IN-2011-13

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052466

      ACURA: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED DUE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKING NOISES, LIKE MOANING, DRONING, OR HUMMING, WHILE DRIVING. MODELS 2011-2013 MDX, ZDX. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #CUSTOMER LETTER

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100504

      "CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. Read More »

    • TSB #REIMBURSEMENT FO

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100505

      "REIMBURSEMENT FORM - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. Read More »

    TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129446

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129454

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128881

      Service bulletin - The ACC/CMBS indicator is on with DTC 30 (brake light relay circuit malfunction). The control unit misinterprets inputs from the brake pedal position switch. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #DLR MSG -RFV - 2

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129450

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG -RFV - 2

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129458

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159442

      Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #B19-006

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153886

      Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #B19-006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152759

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM01162019901

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152760

      Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142625

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136440

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133026

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18010F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127355

      Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18010F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10130041

      Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115771

      Techline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087445

      "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION MAY BE EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU GET A VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN, BE SURE TO RUN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST USING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST JOB AID IN SIS. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS10062016902

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086989

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS10032016904

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086986

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS09152016902

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086261

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS09092016901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086202

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS08312016902

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086134

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #B-PAS-07282016-9

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084583

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #IN-13-20

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054472

      ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE REGARDING MIL ON WITH THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2101. MODEL 2012-2013 MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SB-10-09-2013

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053752

      ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING AN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUT OFF AFTER AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE START WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. MODEL 2011-2013 MDX. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-05-16

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052175

      HONDA ACURA: REQUEST FOR PARTS FOR SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. MODELS 2012-2013 MDX, 2013 RDX. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #B19-052

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165772

      Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM08312019

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164476

      Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Read More »

    • TSB #B19-006

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163804

      Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #B19-006

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160547

      Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #ONL6C502142019

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153515

      Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134383

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133041

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108104

      TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL ... Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS11022016902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100148

      DEALER MESSAGES - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100149

      "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL ... Read More »

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129554

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #B19-006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152759

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142625

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #DOR-M9J4S-07

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177599

      These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118837

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #B16-062

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133007

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »

    • TSB #IN-RFV-1-29-14

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054806

      HONDA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. STORED P2101 (THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY EFFORT TO REPAIR IT HAS BEEN MADE. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

    • TSB #B16-044

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099142

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #B16-044

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100125

      SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »

    • TSB #B16044

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10085026

      SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #B16-062

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145420

      Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-063

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133008

      Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. Read More »

    • TSB #BVE02142018901

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129342

      Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-062

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108029

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108030

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B16-063

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145421

      Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. Read More »

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118035

      Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on the alternator pulley. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128862

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129313

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129314

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141159

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • TSB #SB-12-001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043249

      ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-12-001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043249

      ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #SB-11-032

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043897

      ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE BUG CAUSES THE CD PLAYER OR REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) TO RESTART THE DISC WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO LOCK, THEN BACK TO ON. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #B18010F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10130041

      Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B16-063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108030

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-044

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100125

      SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #SB-14-022

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056004

      ACURA: A MALFUNCTION IN BRAKE LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT CAUSES ACC/CMBS INDICATOR TO COME ON, DUE TO MISINTERPRETING CONTROL UNIT, FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH POSITION. MODEL 2010-2013 MDX. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128551

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #IN-06-2620

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055890

      ACURA: THE HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (HAZARD SWITCH), ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN PRESSED WOULD STICK. MODEL 2012 MDX. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #IN-2014-09

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055972

      ACURA: HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (HAZARD SWITCH) WOULD STICK WHEN PRESSED AND MANUFACTURER IS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108841

      Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #BBOM05242018901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139576

      Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. Read More »

    AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG

    • TSB #IN-3-26-13

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052092

      ACURA: INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE DANGEROUS USAGE OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS IN VEHICLES, AND SHOULD HAVE VEHICLES INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAGS ARE GENUINE, FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #B13-036

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086865

      SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A RATTLING COMING FROM THE HEADLINER, NEAR THE MOONROOF. ONE OR MORE OF THE HEADLINER STIFFENERS HAS DETACHED FROM THE HEADLINER. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #PIB-11-01

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039729

      HONDA: 2007-2012 ACURA MDX. A NOTICE OF AN UPDATED TIRE FITMENT THAT IS GOING TO BE INTRODUCED. *RM Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115221

      Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #DLR MSG -RFV - 2

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129450

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG -RFV - 2

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129458

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #BBOM05242018901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139576

      Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-009

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142625

      Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may ... Read More »

    • TSB #B98015

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211608

      Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #IN-06-2014

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055891

      ACURA: DUE TO COMPLAINTS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS LOOKING INTO THE MALFUNCTION OF THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. MODEL 2012-2013 MDX. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141159

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    • TSB #IN-12-2-20

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054014

      ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, WITH MIL ON, STORED IN DTC P2101. MODEL 2012-2013, MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B16-063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108030

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128551

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #SB-11-032

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043897

      ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE BUG CAUSES THE CD PLAYER OR REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) TO RESTART THE DISC WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO LOCK, THEN BACK TO ON. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B05-018

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100462

      SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118196

      Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128863

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012-2013MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)stored. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129280

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - RFV -

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129281

      Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. Read More »

    • TSB #ASN-49584

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053207

      ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #B16021

      Date Announced:
      NOV 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116775

      Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Read More »

    • TSB #B16023

      Date Announced:
      NOV 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116777

      Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Read More »

    • TSB #BCA11082016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116783

      Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Active Damper System(ADS) dampers from failures in cold ... Read More »

    • TSB #IN-12-2-20

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054014

      ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, WITH MIL ON, STORED IN DTC P2101. MODEL 2012-2013, MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE Read More »

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