Vehicle report
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.
B22-009
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
B24-022
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
B16-008
Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
ONL6AX07052023
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.
B23-009
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.
Defect Code 6T6,
Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for starter and starter relays and a valve adjustment related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem.
Defect Code 6AX,
Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem.
BTI&05102022901
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&04132022901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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.
B22-008
Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
BBOM03302022901
Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditions. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. Perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.
BTI&03282022903
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&03112022904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&02222022902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&02072022901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&01212022902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&01192022901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. 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&01032022904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&01032022912
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. 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&12152021902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&11292021903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. 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&11292021909
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&11162021904
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&10302021902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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&10202021901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. 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&10132021901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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.
BPaS09272021
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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.
BPaS09232021902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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.
BPaS08302021
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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.
B19-003
Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).
BPaS10302020
Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) understands certain 2021 TLX have left the factory without the correct procedural inspection of the intercooler turbo hose. Suspect units were delivered to your dealership prior to the inspection. Please inspect the turbo hose of VINs from the list that may be in your inventory.
B20-015
Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
B14-025
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
BPaS06152020
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. 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.
BPaS05292020
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. 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.
BPaS02202020901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02052020
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS01282020
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs & 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the vehicle by placing the gear into the Park position and pressing the Start button. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19-017
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
BPaS09092019905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
B19-049
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]).
BPaS08142019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS07302019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS07302019905
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the vehicle by placing the gear into the Park position and pressing the Start button. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS07082019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS06192019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BER19030B
Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS05242019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
B19050B
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.
BPaS05072019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS04182019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS04022019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS03202019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
BPaS03042019902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1. For 2015 TLX, the Manufactured Date on the driver's doorjamb must be AFTER 04/2015. 2. All 2016-2017 TLXs are accepted. 3. No SRS DTCs are stored. 4. Seat frames have not been replaced previously.
B19-012
Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup.
BPaS01022019906
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) and/or P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst Sytem Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS11272018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) and/or P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst Sytem Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS11262018905
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) and/or P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst Sytem Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS11052018904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) and/or P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst Sytem Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS10172018906
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) and/or P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst Sytem Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2]) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B18100C
Servicenews Article - Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We're currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect it may be the cause for this noise.
B15-039
Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
BPaS09172018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS08312018904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS08152018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS07272018904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
B18070B
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.
B18070C
Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won't be able to help unless you do.
BPaS07092018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS06252018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BTS180602
Tech line summary article - Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We're currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect it may be the cause for this noise. In some cases you may be able to see these fractures by just removing the crankshaft pulley; however, they can be very small and you may need to remove the cam chain to ensure a thorough inspection.
BPaS05312018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BBOM05242018901
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
BPaS05102018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS05102018903
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control Unit) stored. Client may experience limited speed of up to 50mph or the steering wheel not centered. 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.
BPaS04232018902
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS04232018903
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control Unit) stored. Client may experience limited speed of up to 50mph or the steering wheel not centered. 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.
B18-014
Service bulletin - When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.
BPaS04062018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control Unit) stored. Client may experience limited speed of up to 50mph or the steering wheel not centered. 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.
BPaS04062018902
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS03202018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BPaS03022018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BTS180204
Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won?t be able to help unless you do.
BPaS02152018902
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BTS180203
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, clients will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
BTS180202
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.
B18-004
Service bulletin - While driving, the client may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
BPaS01302018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
B17-034
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
BPaS01032018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
BTS171102
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
BTS171101
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
B15039
Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
B17003
Service bulletin - The 8-Speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) has a bump or hard shift when coming to a stop, usually on the downshift from 2nd to 1st. This symptom is intermittent and may be difficult to duplicate. The PCM settings are not properly breaking-in the odd and even clutches.
BPaS08142017901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 ILXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the A/C not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B15060C
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
B17070B
Service news article - Because of a transmission case casting flaw, the inside of the torque converter bracket hole in some 9-speed A/Ts is porous enough that ATF could leak from the hole. This flaw was found by the transmission factory during production.
BPaS07252017904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 ILXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the A/C not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS07102017903
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of vibration at highway speed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS07102017904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 ILXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the A/C not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS06222017903
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of vibration at highway speed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS06132017901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 ILXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the A/C not working. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS06022017901
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of vibration at highway speed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B17040B
Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. A loose or damaged fluid pressure sensor will drip rear differential fluid onto the axle seal. A loose fluid pressure check port will drip that fluid onto the pinion seal.
B17-015
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE 8-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) HAS A BUMP OR HARD SHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, USUALLY ON THE DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST. THIS SYMPTOM IS INTERMITTENT AND MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DUPLICATE.
BPAS04122017903
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLES NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USAGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BPAS03222017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH THE DTC P16E5 (LIN COMMUNICATION ERROR [PCM-DC-DC CONVERTER]), P0A11 (DC-DC CONVERTER ACTIVATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) AND/OR P0A94 (DC-DC CONVERTER PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) STORED. 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.
BPAS03222017903
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLES NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USAGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BPAS03022017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH THE DTC P16E5 (LIN COMMUNICATION ERROR [PCM-DC-DC CONVERTER]), P0A11 (DC-DC CONVERTER ACTIVATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) AND/OR P0A94 (DC-DC CONVERTER PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) STORED. 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.
BPAS03022017903
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLES NOT RETURNING TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USAGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BER17010A
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH THE DTC P16E5 (LIN COMMUNICATION ERROR [PCM-DC-DC CONVERTER]), P0A11 (DC-DC CONVERTER ACTIVATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) AND/OR P0A94 (DC-DC CONVERTER PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) STORED. 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.
BPaS02152017901
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On with the DTC P16E5 (LIN Communication Error [PCM-DC-DC Converter]), P0A11 (DC-DC Converter Activation Circuit Malfunction) and/or P0A94 (DC-DC Converter Performance Problem) stored. 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.
BPaS02152017903
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B17020D
Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
B17010C
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WONT GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE OR NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTONS OF THE SHIFT BY WIRE (SBW) SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THATS CAUSING THEM TO STICK. TYPICAL DEBRIS ARE PARTICLES IN THE REVERSE SHIFT BUTTON OR STICKY RESIDUE IN THE NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTON FROM SOMETHING THAT SPILLED.
BPAS01232017902
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2017 TLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH THE DTC P16E5 (LIN COMMUNICATION ERROR [PCM-DC-DC CONVERTER]), P0A11 (DC-DC CONVERTER ACTIVATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) AND/OR P0A94 (DC-DC CONVERTER PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) STORED. 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.
B16-039
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE NAV, AUDIO, DAY/NIGHT AND SETTINGS BUTTONS ON THE AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT ARE STICKING. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT AND THE ODMD AND CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH PANEL MAY BE TOO TIGHT CAUSING THE PANEL TO CONTACT THE BUTTONS AND STICK.
B16120B
SERVICE BULLETIN - IN A 9-SPEED A/T, THE ATF LEVEL IS CRITICAL. IF ITS TOO HIGH, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT HARD. IF ITS TOO LOW, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SLIP. THIS TRANSMISSION ALSO DOESNT USE A DIPSTICK. TO CHECK THE ATF LEVEL, YOU NEED TO RUN A SPECIAL PROCEDURE. ALTHOUGH ITS COVERED IN THE SERVICE INFORMATION, WERE INCLUDING IT HERE ALONG WITH SOME TIPS TO HELP ENSURE YOURE DOING THE JOB RIGHT.
B16110C
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A COMMON ISSUE THATS BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS INTERFERENCE IS THE VEHICLE POSITION (VP) ICON ISNT IN THE RIGHT SPOT ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN.
B98015
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
DLR MSG - Acura
Dealer message - The METER reflash process for Cross Traffic Monitoring System inadvertently erases the idle characteristics learned by the PCM, and the HDS shows Idle Torque Learning as "Not Completed." The drivability symptoms which can result from this condition range from harsh 2-1 downshift, high rpm at idle, surging coming to a stop, and idle fluctuation.
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.