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2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid TSBs

63 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

22 bulletins
11007653

Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to...

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the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10211538

Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information.

10186657

ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the...

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tread? While you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have oxidation buildup from road salt. This buildup can cause a poor seal, resulting in a slow leak.

10180017

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

10178469

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

10176782

Service Bulletin - The blower motor makes excessive noise, runs slowly, or intermittently stops working.

10173890

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of slow air leak in the tires. 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.

10172958

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of slow air leak in the tires. 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.

10172421

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of slow air leak in the tires. 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.

10171551

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of slow air leak in the tires. 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.

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.

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.

10129337

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. 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.

10127173

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. 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.

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.

10115798

Service bulletin - The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the...

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vehicle no longer conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.

10115754

Service Bulletin - The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the...

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vehicle no longer conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.

10108907

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.

10108484

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REFLECTIVE FILM BACKING MATERIAL INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS MAY DELAMINATE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE...

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VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108.

10106912

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.

10084336

SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE...

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INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM OPERATION, THE PROBABLE REASON FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS STICKING VCM ROCKER ARMS.

10084259

SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHEN THE AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.

Hybrid & EV

9 bulletins
10115702

Dealer message - Please do not perform any software updates on 2014 RLX Hybrid units related to the Adaptive Cruise...

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Control (ACC) unit until further notice. There is a bug in the software that causes the ACC unit to become unresponsive and require replacement. Once the bug has been fixed, another iN message will be published.

10108843

Dealer message - Please do not perform any software updates on 2014 RLX Hybrid units related to the Adaptive Cruise...

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Control (ACC) unit until further notice. There is a bug in the software that causes the ACC unit to become unresponsive and require replacement. Once the bug has been fixed, another iN message will be published. Please note this message only applies to RLX Hybrid units. Non-hybrid units are ok.

10108812

Dealer message - Please do not perform any software updates on 2014 RLX Hybrid units related to the Adaptive Cruise...

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Control (ACC) unit until further notice. There is a bug in the software that causes the ACC unit to become unresponsive and require replacement. Once the bug has been fixed, another iN message will be published. Please note this message only applies to RLX Hybrid units. Non-hybrid units are ok.

10108721

Dealer message - Please do not perform any software updates on 2014 RLX Hybrid units related to the Adaptive Cruise...

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Control (ACC) unit until further notice. There is a bug in the software that causes the ACC unit to become unresponsive and require replacement. Once the bug has been fixed, another iN message will be published. Please note this message only applies to RLX Hybrid units. Non-hybrid units are ok.

10108523

Dealer message - Please do not perform any software updates on 2014 RLX Hybrid units related to the Adaptive Cruise...

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Control (ACC) unit until further notice. There is a bug in the software that causes the ACC unit to become unresponsive and require replacement. Once the bug has been fixed, another iN message will be published.

10108376

"DEALER MESSAGE - PLEASE DO NOT PERFORM ANY SOFTWARE UPDATES ON 2014 RLX HYBRID UNITS RELATED TO THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE...

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CONTROL (ACC) UNIT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THERE IS A BUG IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CAUSES THE ACC UNIT TO BECOME UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. ONCE THE BUG HAS BEEN FIXED, ANOTHER IN MESSAGE WILL BE PUBLISHED."

10108235

SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-030, SAFETY RECALL: RLX AND RLX SPORT HYBRID CMBS ERROR.

10108202

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON MAY13, 2015 ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE ORDER AND SAFETY RECALL FOR 19,502 MODEL YEAR...

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2014-15, MDX, RLX, AND 2014RLX SPORT HYBRID VEHICLES. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER THE RELEVANT SERVICE BULLETIN PRIOR TO SALE. REFER TO THE ERESPONSIBILITY REPORT OR VIN INQUIRY STATUS TO DETERMINE WHICH EHICLES IN YOUR INVENTORY ARE AFFECTED."

10057485

ACURA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SOFTWARE BUG CAUSING ACC UNIT TO BE UNRESPONSIVE AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT AND NOT...

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TO PERFORM SOFTWARE UPDATES ON HYBRIDS. MODEL 2014 RLX. *PE

Transmission

7 bulletins
10219544

Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle.

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When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.

10182477

Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number...

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transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.

10180019

"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of...

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the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5) -P074F (unable to engage gear 7) Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the OBD system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required."

10152768

Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving.

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The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.

10142673

Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out.

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Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

10108806

Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out.

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Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

10098933

"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WONT GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON...

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WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE OR NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTONS OF THE SHIFT BY WIRE (SBW) SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THATS CAUSING THEM TO STICK. TYPICAL DEBRIS ARE PARTICLES IN THE REVERSE SHIFT BUTTON OR STICKY RESIDUE IN THE NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTON FROM SOMETHING THAT SPILLED."

Electrical

6 bulletins
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.

10129426

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

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The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

10119591

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

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The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

10117864

Service bulletin - Only remanufactured IMA battery modules are available for repair; new units are not available.

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Any internal failure requiring IMA battery module disassembly qualifies for this program.

10108370

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0430 (FRONT BANK CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD [BANK 2]).

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THE PCM SOFTWARE MAY MISINTERPRET SENSOR INPUTS AS A DETERIORATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

10108040

"SERVICE BULLETIN - ONLY REMANUFACTURED IMA BATTERY MODULES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR; NEW UNITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

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ANY INTERNAL FAILURE REQUIRING IMA BATTERY MODULE DISASSEMBLY QUALIFIES FOR THIS PROGRAM. FOLLOW THE WARRANTY INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES GIVEN IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN."

Brakes

6 bulletins
10142674

Service bulletin - The driver's and/or front passenger's seat cushion and recline covers separate at the tabs on one or both seats.

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The seat cushion presses into the covers, causing them to separate.

10108483

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE DRIVERS AND/OR FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT CUSHION AND RECLINE COVERS SEPARATE AT THE TABS ON ONE OR BOTH SEATS.

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THE SEAT CUSHION PRESSES INTO THE COVERS, CAUSING THEM TO SEPARATE.

10108383

"SERVICE BULLETIN - UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET.

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IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWS OR COMES TO A STOP, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH."

10108377

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON MAY 13, 2015 ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE ORDER AND SAFETYRECALL FOR 19,502 MODEL YEAR...

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2014-15, MDX, RLX, AND 2014 RLX SPORT HYBRID VEHICLES. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER THE RELEVANT SERVICE BULLETIN PRIOR TO SALE. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE."

10108234

"SERVICE BULLETIN - UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET.

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IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWS OR COMES TO A STOP, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH."

10108147

"SERVICE BULLETIN - UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET.

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IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWS OR COMES TO A STOP, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH."

Body & Paint

4 bulletins
10211615

On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.

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Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold.

10193293

BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.

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Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.

10191896

Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper...

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impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii. The Repair All vehicles affected and with the error on the Monroney label in dealer stock shall receive an additional sticker to be placed next to the Monroney label. The sticker includes the bumper impact compliance information required by Hawaii law.

10099521

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA HAD A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ISSUE; AN OBSOLETE PROGRAM NAME CAUSING PRINTING OF NO BUMPER...

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IMPACT INFORMATION ON THE MONRONEY LABEL FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
10142449

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators.

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American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

10139576

Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles.

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This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10118011

Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System...

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Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

10108380

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE ACURALINK SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR CHANGES FROM GREEN TO RED AND DTC B1403 (TELEMATICS GPS RECEIVER ERROR) WILL NOT CLEAR.

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THE TCU (TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT) HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE THAT CAUSES A LOSS OF GPS LOCATION.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10211608

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

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10180020

Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020...

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MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Presence of these codes may prevent the vehicle from passing a smog test. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.

Steering

1 bulletin
10118013

Service bulletin -The steering intermittently pulls to the right while driving.

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The steering rack is intermittently self-generating a pull to the right because of an EPS programming issue.

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
10115221

Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim.

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Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

Infotainment

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10107356

DEALER MESSAGE - WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE LDW/FCW OR LKAS, THE I-MID DISPLAYS A CAMERA TOO HOT MESSAGE.

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THE WINDSHIELD-MOUNTED MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA OVERHEATS IN THE SUN DUE TO A LACK OF INTERNAL VENTING. THIS DELAYS WHEN LDW/FCW OR LKAS CAN BE USED.