2018 ACURA TLX

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

1 Recalls for 2018 ACURA TLX

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-01-29 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura’s recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda’s recall number for this recall is N3X.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 ACURA TLX

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15 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 ACURA TLX

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Date Component  
2021-02-28 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11398274
2020-09-24 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11360895
2020-06-25 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11330824
2020-02-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11310443
2020-02-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 11311523
2020-01-09 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11298137
2019-08-22 SEAT BELTS | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11245835
2019-07-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11240436
2019-05-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11216915
2019-02-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11180273
2019-02-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11175717
2018-06-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 11102472
2017-12-14 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11054719
2017-11-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11043660
2017-09-11 TIRES
ODI Number: 11022710
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0 Investigations for 2018 ACURA TLX

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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.

112 Service Alerts for 2018 ACURA TLX

Date Description
2022-06-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer letter – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for sta

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2022-06-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer letter – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In

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2022-06-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer letter – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In

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2022-05-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fue

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2022-05-10 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fue

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2016-03-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2022-04-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately res

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2022-04-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately res

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2022-04-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

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2022-04-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

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2022-04-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-04-13 061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-03-30 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately re

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2022-03-30 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

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2022-03-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditi

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2022-03-11 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-02-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-02-22 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-02-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-02-07 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-02-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-03-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 MDXs (non-Hybrid) & TLX V6s with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)

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2021-03-30 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 MDXs (non-Hybrid) & TLX V6s with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)

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2022-01-03 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-01-21 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-01-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2022-01-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-12-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-11-16 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-11-29 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-10-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-10-13 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-09-27 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-09-27 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-09-27 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-09-23 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-09-23 117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-08-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-08-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

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2021-04-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 MDXs (non-Hybrid) & TLX V6s with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)

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2021-03-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 MDXs (non-Hybrid) & TLX V6s with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)

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2020-12-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).

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2020-12-04 100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin – During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).

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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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2020-09-18 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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2020-10-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin – The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

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2020-10-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

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2020-10-28 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin – The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

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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 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-11-14 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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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 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-10-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2020-03-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The navigation display distorts after driving 1 or more hours. Also, the distance and time to travel does not update, the navigation icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location, and the touch screen does not respond.

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2020-03-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – The navigation display distorts after driving 1 or more hours. Also, the distance and time to travel does not update, the navigation icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location, and the touch screen does not respond.

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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

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2019-09-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-09-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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

2019-06-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].

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

2019-06-12 100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin – During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].

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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

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2019-07-30 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-09-25 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-10-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-08-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-08-14 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 MDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of a chirp noise heard from inside the cabin or coming from the engine compartment. To better understand the cause

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2019-02-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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

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2019-01-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

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2019-01-02 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

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

2019-02-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software.

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

2019-02-12 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Service Bulletin – The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software.

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2019-03-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin – The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: – Multiple indicators are on. – No communication with the i-HDS. – The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. – MDX: Fuse E21 – TLX: Fuse B7 – MDX: It is hard to sh

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2018-11-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

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

2018-06-02 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Tech line summary article – Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We’re currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect i

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2018-06-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech line summary article – Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We’re currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect i

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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

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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")

2018-10-16 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Servicenews Article – Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We’re currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect it may

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

2018-10-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Servicenews Article – Have a vehicle in your shop with low mileage (less than 1,500 miles) and a hard-to-pinpoint engine knock? We’re currently investigating vehicles for hairline fractures in the crankshaft sprocket, and we suspect it may

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

2018-05-10 010000 STEERING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control U

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

2018-05-10 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control U

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

2018-09-18 100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin – The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.

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2018-07-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Servicenews article – Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line h

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

2018-07-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Servicenews article – Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line h

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

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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 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

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

2018-10-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

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

2018-04-23 010000 STEERING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control U

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

2018-04-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control U

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")

2018-04-06 010000 STEERING

Dealer message – American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D (Lost Communication with the Precision All Wheel Steer Control U

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

2018-02-27 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech line summary article – Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech

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")

2017-11-14 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")

2018-02-13 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,

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

2017-08-23 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]).

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

2017-08-23 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service bulletin – The 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")

2017-10-12 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")

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")

2015-01-13 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Dealer message – The METER reflash process for Cross Traffic Monitoring System inadvertently erases the idle characteristics learned by the PCM, and the HDS shows Idle Torque Learning as “Not Completed.” The drivability symptoms which can r

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2015-01-13 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Dealer message – The METER reflash process for Cross Traffic Monitoring System inadvertently erases the idle characteristics learned by the PCM, and the HDS shows Idle Torque Learning as “Not Completed.” The drivability symptoms which can r

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

2015-01-13 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Dealer message – The METER reflash process for Cross Traffic Monitoring System inadvertently erases the idle characteristics learned by the PCM, and the HDS shows Idle Torque Learning as “Not Completed.” The drivability symptoms which can r

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

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