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2019 Acura Mdx TSBs

132 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

103 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.

11000147

Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Hondas Variable...

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Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the EGR/VVT OBD Monitor Readiness status group. Due to some customers driving patterns, they may not drive in the fashion needed to operate the VTEC (EGR/VVT) that only operates above 5,350 rpm to run the OBD monitoring. Therefore, the EGR/VVT OBD monitor group readiness status is not set to Complete when the customer presents their vehicle to a Smog Check station for inspection.

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).

10237173

Service Bulletin - A driver can notice loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to...

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Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure.

10237171

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10236568

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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.

10235125

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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.

10233290

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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.

10232961

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1. Manufactured date on the drivers door jamb must be 12/2018 or later. 2. Must confirm that the lid light (inner taillight) is inop. 3. No history of side or rear impact collision. 4. No repair has been attempted.

10231834

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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.

10222448

Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working.

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If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

10199337

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.

10199333

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.

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

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.

10196901

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

10190992

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.

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.

10189922

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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.

10187893

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

10187300

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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.

10186000

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

10185524

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

10184020

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

10182657

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 MDXs with a client complaint of a blower motor noise. The noise can be described as a high pitch or a whistle noise. 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

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.

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

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.

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

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 collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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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 collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10172960

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.

10172423

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

10166519

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.

10165673

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.

10165018

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.

10164060

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.

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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.

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."

Body & Paint

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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

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10215510

"Service bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping...

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from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the seat. This sensation can also happen when adjusting the seat or shifting your weight in it."

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.

10175808

Service Bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping...

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from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the seat. This sensation can also happen when adjusting the seat or shifting your weight in it.

10172578

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration, or the MIL comes...

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on with DTC P0716 (VNM Performance).

HVAC & Climate

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11002724

Service Bulletin - Client complaint of A/C not blowing cold air due to oil/refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor...

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shaft seal.

10249632

Service Bulletin - Customers have complained that the air conditioning system is not blowing cold air due to...

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Oil/Refrigerant leaking from the A/C compressor shaft seal.

10239511

Service Bulletin - Client complaint of A/C not blowing cold air due to a Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor...

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shaft seal.

10238825

Service Bulletin - Honda has received customer complaints of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to an...

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Oil/Refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor shaft seal.

Electrical

3 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.

Infotainment

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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.

10169072

Video Message - It concerns two HFL-related issues that Tech Line has been getting calls on and how applying five-step...

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troubleshooting can help get them fixed. The two HFL-related issues are clients' phones won't connect to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and clients can't answer incoming calls. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a DVD or thumb drive.

10169071

Video Message - It concerns two HFL-related issues that Tech Line has been getting calls on and how applying five-step...

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troubleshotting can help get them fixed. The two HFL-related issues are clients' phones won't connect to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and clients can't answer incoming calls. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a DVD or thumb drive.

Lighting

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10234574

Dealer Message - Honda is searching for certain 2019 - 2020 MDXs with a client complaint of the lid light (inner taillight) inop.

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To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10173654

Service Bulletin - Due to a running change at the start of production for model year 2019 MDX, the MIL coming on with...

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DTC P0716 does not apply and was removed throughout this service 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.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10211608

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

Suspension

1 bulletin
10187546

Tech Line Summary Article - Do you have a client who has complained about the error message...

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com.honda.auto.automotiveservice.AutoAplication isn't responding on their center display? This is a known software bug that can appear randomly. Pressing OK on the screen will dismiss the message and will not affect anything else on the vehicle. We are currently working on a software fix that is tentatively planned to be released via OTA sometime in the late spring of this year. Until the OTA update is released, there is no need to replace any parts.

Other

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10169079

Dealer Message - The December episode of Tech2Tech is now posted.

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We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Applying Five-Step Troubleshooting."

Fuel System

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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.