2015 ACURA MDX

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

5 Recalls for 2015 ACURA MDX

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-03-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Remedy:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura’s number for this recall is M49.

2016-06-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda’s numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

2015-07-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda’s number for this recall is JQ7.

2015-05-20 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda’s numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

2014-10-10 SEAT BELTS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

Remedy:

Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda’s number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.

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52 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2015 ACURA MDX

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Date Component  
2021-05-01 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11414706
2016-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10911093
2017-04-25 SEATS | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 10980532
2016-08-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10894999
2017-01-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10945870
2016-11-18 TIRES
ODI Number: 10927028
2016-11-08 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10925103
2020-12-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11383219
2020-08-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11348639
2020-06-28 STEERING
ODI Number: 11331362
2020-04-09 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11320641
2020-01-19 STEERING
ODI Number: 11300249
2019-09-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11258246
2019-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11184340
2018-11-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11150754
2018-11-05 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11149574
2018-08-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11119473
2018-07-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11113640
2018-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11089732
2019-01-13 POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 11166773
2019-01-03 STEERING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11165618
2018-01-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11062332
2018-01-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11058534
2018-09-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11128827
2018-05-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11096370
2017-10-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11034227
2017-10-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11034320
2017-08-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11020656
2017-09-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11022388
2016-05-23 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10870341
2016-05-05 AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10863343
2016-04-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10860763
2016-01-31 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10823285
2015-12-14 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10809940
2015-11-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10790086
2015-11-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10794682
2015-10-27 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10786230
2015-10-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10786197
2015-10-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10779876
2015-10-09 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10781097
2015-09-15 SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10763775
2015-08-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10759256
2015-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10747690
2015-07-23 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ODI Number: 10735974
2015-06-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10725514
2015-05-30 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10722449
2015-03-13 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10694095
2015-01-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10678942
2014-11-12 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10654617
2014-11-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10654607
2014-10-26 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10650097
2014-10-20 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10648780
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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

288 Service Alerts for 2015 ACURA MDX

Date Description
2018-05-24 140000 AIR BAGS

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

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2018-05-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2016-02-19 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of

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2016-02-19 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of

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2016-03-29 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of

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2016-03-29 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of

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2016-03-29 100000 POWER TRAIN

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

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2016-03-29 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

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2016-02-16 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-16 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-03-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2016-03-23 010000 STEERING

The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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2016-03-23 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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2016-03-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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2016-04-01 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for theaudio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to

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2016-04-01 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your

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2015-11-18 140110 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new sottware is sometimes released to

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2016-01-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Our records indicate that you are still eligible for a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-fre

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2016-01-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Our records indicate that you are still eligible for a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free

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2016-01-01 118910 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Our records indicate that you are still eligible for a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free

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2016-03-23 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SYMPTOM The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. POSSIBLE CAUSES The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp. NOTE: This noise does not impact pump, engine function, or reliability CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace t

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2015-11-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BACKGROUND In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical imp

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2016-04-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

To ensure Acura have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-03-29 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-03-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-16 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-02-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this conditi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-05-29 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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2020-04-08 220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin – The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.

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2020-09-18 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Service Bulletin – The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.

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2020-08-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

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2020-06-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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2015-07-27 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO

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2015-07-27 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO

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2015-08-21 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE BULLETIN -THE HVAC INFORMATION FLASHES OR FLICKERS DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR.

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2015-08-21 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN -THE HVAC INFORMATION FLASHES OR FLICKERS DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR.

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2020-01-07 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

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2020-01-07 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

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2019-10-21 130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message – On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensu

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2019-10-21 160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message – On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensu

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2020-02-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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2020-02-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2019-11-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

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2019-11-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

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2019-11-14 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

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2019-11-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

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2019-11-14 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

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2019-11-14 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

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2019-11-19 220000 SEATS

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.

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2019-10-28 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

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2019-10-28 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-28 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

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2019-10-28 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer 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

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2020-01-24 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

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2019-12-02 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

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2020-03-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

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2020-03-03 162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Dealer 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

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2020-03-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-02-13 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

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2020-02-13 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-02-05 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-09 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-09 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-09 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-07 160000 STRUCTURE

Owner Notification Letter – On some 2014-16 MDX models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate 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 fro

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-07 160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message – In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued a paint warranty extension service bulletins on the MDX model due to paint defects under S/B# 19-029. It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-10 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-10 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-16 250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

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 t

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-24 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-24 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-21 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-30 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-30 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-30 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-01 160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message – Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-16 MDX vehicles with White Diamond Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage fro

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-01 160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin – The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warrant

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-25 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-25 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-25 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-10 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-09 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-09 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-10-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-28 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-28 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-27 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-27 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-08 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-07-08 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-14 162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-14 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-04 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-04-18 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-07 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-05-07 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-20 010000 STEERING

Service Bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-20 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Service Bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-01-11 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-01-11 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-25 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-25 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-11 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-11 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-21 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-03-21 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-05 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-05 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Dealer 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-08-31 220000 SEATS

Dealer 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 vehicl

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-08-15 220000 SEATS

Dealer 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 vehicl

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-12-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-12-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-08-03 010000 STEERING

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-08-03 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-07-03 010000 STEERING

Service bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out. The steering column gearbox components are prematurely wearing.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-07-03 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Service bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out. The steering column gearbox components are prematurely wearing.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-07-03 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Service bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out. The steering column gearbox components are prematurely wearing.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-06-21 160000 STRUCTURE

Servicenews article – The area where the lower dashboard meets the A-pillar base has sealer that’s applied by automation. But because that automation can’t reach every nook and cranny, someone must then spread the sealer with a small squeeg

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-06-21 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Servicenews article – The area where the lower dashboard meets the A-pillar base has sealer that’s applied by automation. But because that automation can’t reach every nook and cranny, someone must then spread the sealer with a small squeeg

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-06-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Servicenews article – The area where the lower dashboard meets the A-pillar base has sealer that’s applied by automation. But because that automation can’t reach every nook and cranny, someone must then spread the sealer with a small squeeg

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-09-25 010000 STEERING

Engineering 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,

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-09-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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. The problem is typica

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-09-28 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-09-21 010000 STEERING

Dealer 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 colle

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-09-17 220000 SEATS

Dealer 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 vehicl

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-07-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-07-12 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-17 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer 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 colle

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-26 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Service bulletin – The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-26 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-09 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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. The problem is typicall

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-09 100000 POWER TRAIN

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. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-01-24 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-16 220000 SEATS

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-11-29 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Service bulletin – The power tailgate doesn?t open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures. The power tailgate outer handle switch is inoperative in cold weather.

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2014-11-24 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015MDXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-11-14 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-02-14 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-02-13 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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,

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2019-08-29 160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin – This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint

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2019-08-29 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Service Bulletin – This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-29 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Service Bulletin – This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-07-20 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service bulletin – The HVAC information flashes or flickers. There is a software error.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-07-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service bulletin – The HVAC information flashes or flickers. There is a software error.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-12-17 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-12-12 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-08 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Dealer message – Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall:

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-03 150000 SEAT BELTS

2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won’t Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-30 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service bulletin – In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-24 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-31 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Dealer message – To maximize the positive effects of the updated ODMD software for 2015 TLX and MDX (and reduce client confusion), we are encouraging everyone to update all your on ground inventory immediately and of course all the inbound

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-12-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engineering request for investigation – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-08 140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message – Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall:

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-03 150000 SEAT BELTS

2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won’t Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-10-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-20 200000 WHEELS

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Questionnaire for 2014-2015 MDX/RLX MIL On with DTC P0154 or P0134 Stored

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-04 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0134 (rear A/F sensor [bank 1, sensor 1] heater system malfunction) and/or P0154 (front A/F sensor [bank 2, sensor 1] heater system malfunction). The PCM misinterprets the heater system input fr

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-04 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service bulletin – The MIL comes on with DTC P0134 (rear A/F sensor [bank 1, sensor 1] heater system malfunction) and/or P0154 (front A/F sensor [bank 2, sensor 1] heater system malfunction). The PCM misinterprets the heater system input fr

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-04 200000 WHEELS

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-12 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-19 200000 WHEELS

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-27 100000 POWER TRAIN

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-02-27 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-06-01 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

Service bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-06-01 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Service bulletin – In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-11-15 010000 STEERING

Service bulletin – After driving in reverse and steering, there is a buzz or grunt after shifting from Reverse to Drive and turning the steering wheel. For example, the client turns while backing out of a driveway, shifts to Drive, and then

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-11-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin – After driving in reverse and steering, there is a buzz or grunt after shifting from Reverse to Drive and turning the steering wheel. For example, the client turns while backing out of a driveway, shifts to Drive, and then

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-01-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-13 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin – This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-11-03 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) o

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-10-30 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Dealer message – In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphica

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-01-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message – American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the ca

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-01-27 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUS

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-07-19 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SERVICE BULLETIN – RATTLE OR CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE REAR DAMPERS AND REAR UPPER DAMPER MOUNT BUSHINGS HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-11-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN A CONTINUING EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLIENT SATISFACTION, ACURA HAS RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS. THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE PROVIDES FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPH

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-22 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE – IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR, PLEASE CONTACT AHM TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-14 264000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN – UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-13 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE ACURALINK SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR CHANGES FROM GREEN TO RED AND DTC B1403 (TELEMATICS GPS RECEIVER ERROR) WILL NOT CLEAR. THE TCU (TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT) HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE THAT CAUSES A LOSS OF GPS LOCATIO

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-13 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE ACURALINK SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR CHANGES FROM GREEN TO RED AND DTC B1403 (TELEMATICS GPS RECEIVER ERROR) WILL NOT CLEAR. THE TCU (TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT) HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE THAT CAUSES A LOSS OF GPS LOCATIO

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-14 264000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM

DEALER MESSAGE – ON MAY 13, 2015 ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE ORDER AND SAFETYRECALL FOR 19,502 MODEL YEAR 2014-15, MDX, RLX, AND 2014 RLX SPORT HYBRID VEHICLES. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER THE RELE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-04-12 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

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 SENS

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2014-10-30 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE UPDATES, FOR AUDIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS AND NAVIGATION, PROVIDES GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FUNCTIONALITY TO MAKE SYSTEMS USER FRIENDLY IN SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2015 MDX, T

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 Ev

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-14 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 Ev

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-11-18 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2016-03-23 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-05-17 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-05-17 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-17 010000 STEERING

Techline summary article – We?re currently looking at an issue concerning a disruption of AM reception when sharply turning the steering wheel. Some clients report that while driving slowly and listening to AM radio, they?re hearing a whoos

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-17 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Techline summary article – We?re currently looking at an issue concerning a disruption of AM reception when sharply turning the steering wheel. Some clients report that while driving slowly and listening to AM radio, they?re hearing a whoos

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-06-19 264000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN – UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-05-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – The timing belt area makes a chirp after the engine warms up. The timing belt contacts the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-22 010000 STEERING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL NOISE. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS SCREECHING, SQUEALING OR SQUEAKING AS THE STEERING WHEEL TELESCOPES IN & O

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-06-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. PLEASE CONTACT AHM FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-08-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

2014-2016 MDX Noisy Front Blower Motor American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the v

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-08-11 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

2014-2016 MDX Noisy Front Blower Motor American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the v

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-29 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

LETTER NOTIFYING OWNERS THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS IN THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LETTER NOTIFYING OWNERS THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE IS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS IN THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-06-17 010000 STEERING

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE STEERING COLUMN SCREECHES OR SQUEALS WHEN IT MOVES IN OR OUT.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-06-13 010000 STEERING

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE STEERING COLUMN SCREECHES OR SQUEALS WHEN IT MOVES IN OR OUT.

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2016-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-11-18 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN A CONTINUING EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLIENT SATISFACTION, ACURA HAS RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS. THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE PROVIDES FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPH

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-11-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN A CONTINUING EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLIENT SATISFACTION, ACURA HAS RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS. THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE PROVIDES FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPH

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-12-22 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-12-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

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2015-08-24 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO

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2016-02-19 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-02-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-03-01 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION – PLEASE CALL HONDA TO DISCUSS ANY FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.

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2016-03-01 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION – PLEASE CALL HONDA TO DISCUSS ANY FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.

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2016-03-01 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION – PLEASE CALL HONDA TO DISCUSS ANY FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.

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2016-03-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEH

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2016-10-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-10-04 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.

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2016-10-05 010000 STEERING

SERVICE BULLETIN – IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE STEERING COLUMN SCREECHES OR SQUEALS WHEN IT MOVES IN OR OUT, POTENTIALLY CAUSED BY PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STEERING COLUMN GEARBOX COMPONENTS.

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2015-09-28 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

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2016-03-29 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2016-02-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2016-03-29 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2016-04-22 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

DEALER MESSAGE – IF A FRONT BEARING IS REPLACED DUE TO A CUSTOMER NOISE COMPLAINT, PLEASE SEND THE PART TO AHM FOR INVESTIGATION.

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2016-04-21 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE TIMING BELT MAY PRODUCE A CHIRPING NOISE FROM CONTACT WITH THE BACK EDGE OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.

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2015-06-26 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE BULLETIN – AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH BOLT MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT OR BREAK. IF THE BOLT COMES OFF, THE A/C CLUTCH DRIVE PLATE MAY ALSO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN.

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2015-06-26 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

SERVICE BULLETIN – AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH BOLT MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT OR BREAK. IF THE BOLT COMES OFF, THE A/C CLUTCH DRIVE PLATE MAY ALSO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN.

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2017-02-11 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICAL

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2017-02-11 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

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. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE T

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2015-07-06 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO

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2015-07-06 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO

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2016-01-01 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This

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2016-01-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT that has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. We released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This

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2016-05-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. PRIOR TO ATEMPTING ANY REPAIR, PLEASE CONTACT AHM TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION.

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2017-03-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BULLETIN – ANY OF THE BUTTONS ON THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL WITH INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE STICKING. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL AND THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL/INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE TOO TIGHT, CAUSING THE PANEL TO CONTACT

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2017-03-09 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SERVICE BULLETIN – ANY OF THE BUTTONS ON THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL WITH INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE STICKING. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL AND THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL/INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE TOO TIGHT, CAUSING THE PANEL TO CONTACT

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2015-05-22 264000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN – UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE

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2017-01-21 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SERVICE 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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2015-09-18 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM MAY SOUND ON ITS OWN OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT SET. THE CLIENT MAY ALSO NOTICE THAT THE HORN DOES NOT SOUND OR THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN SETTING THE ALARM (SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT SET). EXCESSIVE

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2015-09-18 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM MAY SOUND ON ITS OWN OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT SET. THE CLIENT MAY ALSO NOTICE THAT THE HORN DOES NOT SOUND OR THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN SETTING THE ALARM (SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT SET). EXCESSIVE

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2015-09-24 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE BULLETIN – A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSES THE HVAC INFORMATION TO FLASH OR FLICKER.

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2015-09-24 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN – A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSES THE HVAC INFORMATION TO FLASH OR FLICKER.

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2015-10-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

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2015-12-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

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2015-12-03 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

DEALER MESSAGE – ON OCTOBER 30, 2014, ACURA RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS FOR THE 2015 MDX AND TLX TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SYSTEMS MORE USER

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2015-12-03 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

DEALER MESSAGE – ON OCTOBER 30, 2014, ACURA RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS FOR THE 2015 MDX AND TLX TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SYSTEMS MORE USER

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2015-12-03 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DEALER MESSAGE – ON OCTOBER 30, 2014, ACURA RELEASED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEMS FOR THE 2015 MDX AND TLX TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL AND GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SYSTEMS MORE USER

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2016-08-16 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-08-16 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2014-11-15 010000 STEERING

ACURA: 2014 MDX 2WD: IMPROVED SOFTWARE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PREVENT GRUNT OR BUZZ NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *LJ

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2016-08-06 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE BULLETIN – THERE IS A SQUEAK AND/OR POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING FROM THE UPPER SPRING RUBBER BECOMING DISLODGED.

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2016-01-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-01-07 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAU

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2016-01-25 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FU

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2016-01-19 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUS

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2015-07-16 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – 2014-2015 MDX AC CLUTCH DRIVER BOLT SAFETY RECALL Q&A

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2016-03-29 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-03-29 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-03-29 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUS

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2016-09-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-09-15 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

SERVICE BULLETIN – THE POWER TAILGATE DOES NOT WORK WHEN USING EITHER THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR THE SWITCHES ON THE VEHICLE. THE POWER TAILGATE MOTOR CAN BE HEARD RUNNING, BUT THE TAILGATE WILL NOT RISE. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE SPINDLE NUT IN THE

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2015-11-06 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL NOISE. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS SCREECHING, SQUEALING OR SQUEAKING AS THE STEERING WHEEL TELESCOPES IN & O

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2016-11-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-11-02 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

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2016-11-02 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGN

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2016-11-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGN

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2016-11-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE T

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2015 ACURA MDX

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