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2018 ACURA ILX

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63 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

BTI&01222022901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BTI&01032022907

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

B20-047

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ILX vehicles painted B-612P (2016 models: Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl) or (2017-18 models: Catalina Blue Pearl).

BTI&12142021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BTI&11292021906

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BTI&10252021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BTI&10132021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BPaS10052021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BPaS09072021901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BPaS08192021901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

BTI&07282021902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of a clunk or rattle noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BTI&07072021901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of a clunk or rattle noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BTI&06012021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BTI&06012021905

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of rattle, clunk or other noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BPaS05102021902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of rattle, clunk or other noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BPaS04192021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of rattle, clunk or other noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BPaS04082021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of rattle, clunk or other noise coming from the front suspension. To better 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.

BPaS03252021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS02262021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS02102021905

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS01222021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS01062021903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS12052020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS12052020904

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

ONL6P811202020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-18 ILX models, the exterior paint around the front windshield and/or rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.

BPaS11042020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS11042020904

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS10162020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS10162020905

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

B20-038

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.

BBOM09292020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - Today, September 29, 2020, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-2018 ILX vehicles with Catalina Blue Pearl or Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the front and/or rear windshield glass. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage to 8 years/unlimited mileage.

BPaS09282020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS09282020905

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, crackling, or ticking. To better 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.

BPaS09102020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS08242020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS08072020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS07212020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS07062020902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS06222020903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS06052020902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS05202020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS05192020903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS05022020902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS04162020901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS04072020903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS02202020902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better 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.

BPaS01272020903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS01072020906

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS12022019906

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS11142019908

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS10282019907

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS10092019906

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better 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.

BPaS07082019903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better 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.

BPaS06192019902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better 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.

BER19050A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better 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.

BPaS05242019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better 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.

B19050B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.

BPaS05072019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better 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.

B19-012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup.

B18070B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

BTS180202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

B15060C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull

B98015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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