Acura MDX Service Bulletins
1,371 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 5, 2019•Document ID: 10153442Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS02052019901
- Date Added:
- February 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 23, 2019•Document ID: 10152768Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-004
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 16, 2019•Document ID: 10152760Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BBOM01162019901
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer 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. Acura is extending the powertrain warranty coverage to cover engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original coverage of 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles whichever tisfaction and conï¬dence, any aï¬ected vehicles from now until September 1, 2019 will be covered regardless of time in service or mileage.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 16, 2019•Document ID: 10152759Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B19-006
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService 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 consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 11, 2019•Document ID: 10152748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS01112019901
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 20, 2018•Document ID: 10152443Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-073
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 19, 2018•Document ID: 10150422Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17120D
- Date Added:
- December 4, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryServicenews Article - If any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper, make sure the two clips on the rear bumper harness were removed as called out in the installation instructions. If they weren't, they can cause too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed, resulting in this issue.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 13, 2018•Document ID: 10149643Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS11132018903
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLX V6s & 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 5, 2018•Document ID: 10149657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS11052018905
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLX V6s & 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-060
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 17, 2018•Document ID: 10146079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS10172018905
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLX V6s & 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 17, 2018•Document ID: 10146075Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS10172018901
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145421Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-063
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService 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. The problem is typically diagnosedas a bad Torque Converter (TC). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the "ATF Service Due" message has not appeared. Make sure the vehicle is updated by referring to the INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145420Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-062
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService 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. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 25, 2018•Document ID: 10145424Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BER18090C
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryEngineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 21, 2018•Document ID: 10145408Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS09212018901
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 18, 2018•Document ID: 10145396Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B15-039
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 17, 2018•Document ID: 10145406Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS09172018908
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLX V6s & 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 17, 2018•Document ID: 10145402Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS09172018904
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2018•Document ID: 10145032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-008
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
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