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2018 Acura Mdx TSBs

139 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Engine

109 bulletins
11028523

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, the...

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vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with a new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.

11020584

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not...

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restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

11015014

Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the...

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electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.

11011046

Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor...

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connector area that corrodes the terminals.

11000723

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, the...

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vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with a new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.

10248978

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve...

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spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).

10247626

Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks.

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This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).

10235126

Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to...

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precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.

10233292

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not...

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restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation.

10232976

Product Update - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, the vehicle may not automatically restart.

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Acura is providing a product update with a new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.

10232974

Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle...

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may not automatically restart.

10232972

Warranty Extension - Warranty Extension reimbursement form for engine idle stop repairs made before the warranty...

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extension notice date.

10232965

Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to...

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precipitation and then freezing temperatures.

10231058

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.

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Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

10229689

Dealer Message - During development, the idle stop enable criteria was mis-set allowing idle stop to improperly engage while battery health is low.

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Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop, the vehicle may not automatically restart. In most cases, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the Start button.

10229688

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not...

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restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button. NOTE: If 23-001 Product Update: PGM-FI Idle Stop Software Update is applicable to the VIN, the PGM-FI software must be updated first before the warranty extension applies. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation.

10229687

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.

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Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

10213569

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10211102

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10210096

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10209092

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10208407

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10208095

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10206804

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10206450

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10205468

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10203819

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10203637

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202919

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202914

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202328

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202295

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202040

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202039

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10201464

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200864

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200859

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200856

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200428

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200425

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10199466

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10199463

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10199337

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10199333

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10198208

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10198207

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10195039

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300-P0306 stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10195038

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10190994

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(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) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10190992

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10190541

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDX V6s (non-Hybrid) with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the misfire DTC P030X (Please provide the full DTC description) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10189940

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(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) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10189916

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10187889

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10187303

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10185997

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10185521

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10184015

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10182473

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10182471

Service Bulletin - A chirping in the cabin with the engine running, the transmission in Drive, and the engine at...

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operating temperature.

10181417

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10180645

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10180017

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

10179879

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10178469

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

10176787

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10176148

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10172960

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10172423

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10171749

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10171553

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10171189

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10171047

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10170238

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10169073

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10168090

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10168087

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10167167

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10166519

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10165673

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10165018

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10164060

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10163444

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10163191

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10154478

"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on.

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- 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 shut off the engine. - TLX: The transmission will not shift from park."

10153884

"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on.

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- The option fuse E21 (7.5 A) is blown. - It is hard to shut off the engine. - No communication with the i-HDS."

10146075

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145424

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145408

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145402

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145032

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

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10144384

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10144369

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10144368

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10144047

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143702

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143698

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143352

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143347

Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues.

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That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won't be able to help unless you do.

10143219

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143214

Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues.

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That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won't be able to help unless you do.

10142631

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10142626

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10139592

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10139590

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10136430

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10136425

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

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.

10129807

Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues.

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That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line needs it for troubleshooting and won?t be able to help unless you do.

10124269

Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up.

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

Infotainment

7 bulletins
10172417

Service Bulletin - The navigation display distorts after driving 1 or more hours.

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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.

10163188

Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates.

10153508

Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates.

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There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software.

10147308

Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times.

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There is a software problem within the audio unit.

10143346

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the...

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reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

10143213

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the...

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reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

10129340

Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel.

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Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

Body & Paint

6 bulletins
11023136

Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the...

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inner taillights not to work.

11020860

Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the...

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inner taillights not to work.

11019900

Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or...

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both of the inner taillights not to work.

11019899

Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or...

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both of the inner taillights not to work.

11017330

Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the...

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inner taillights not to work.

10232964

Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models.

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An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. Honda updated the inspection procedure to replace both inner taillights if one or both inner taillights do not come on.

Transmission

4 bulletins
10182001

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

10179400

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

10145396

Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T.

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During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.

10135108

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.

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The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.

Electrical

4 bulletins
10173888

Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special...

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self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.

10160873

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position.

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If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.

10150422

Servicenews Article - If any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper, make...

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sure the two clips on the rear bumper harness were removed as called out in the installation instructions. If they weren't, they can cause too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed, resulting in this issue.

10126917

Servicenews article - Do any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper? We?re...

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aware of the issue and have found that two of the clips on the rear bumper harness are causing too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed.

Fuel System

3 bulletins
10152443

Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed.

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The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.

10133056

Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather.

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Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.

10128897

Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather.

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Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter (mis-fuel inhibit device) in the fuel filler neck.

Lighting

2 bulletins
10232253

Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS,...

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ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly.

10186658

Dealer Message - American Honda has been notified by our supplier of manufacturing defect resulting in a potential cosmetic/appearance imperfections.

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Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10211608

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

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

1 bulletin
10168310

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward.

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The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

Brakes

1 bulletin
10126916

Service bulletin - The front brakes squeal when the brake is released and the vehicle creeps forward, or when the...

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vehicle is moving forward slowly and the vehicle is stopped. The shape of the front brake pads friction material.

Steering

1 bulletin
10115767

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering.

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The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull