2016 Acura ILX Technical Service Bulletins

119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Acura ILX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10118000Sep 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The 8-Speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) has a bump or hard shift when coming to a stop, usually on the downshift from 2nd to 1st. This symptom is intermittent and may be difficult to duplicate. The PCM settings are not properly breaking-in the odd and even clutches.
• 10115768Aug 3, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
• 10115767Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull
• 10108701Feb 14, 2017Electrical system. Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
• 10099143Nov 18, 2016Equipment. Service news article - something to keep in mind: aftermarket radar detectors may interfere with the gps antenna mounted behind the instrument panel. A common issue that’s been reported from this interference is the vehicle position (vp) icon isn’t in the right spot on the navigation screen.
• 10086572Sep 28, 2016Lane departure, Equipment. Service bulletin - the lkas does not keep the vehicle in its detected designated lane and no dtc is stored. The front multipurpose camera unit/rain sensor harness is not secured in its clip, causing the camera unit to shift out of its neutral position in its bracket.
• 10086306Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086291Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086288Aug 29, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086308Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086302Aug 21, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10085256Aug 18, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - there is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver’s airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving, possibly caused by the driver’s airbag rib, located below the surface of the cover, contacts the leather wrap on the steering wheel spokes at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions.
• 10085270Aug 16, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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.
• 10084582Jul 28, 2016Brakes. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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."
• 10084452Jul 15, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs & 2014-2016 rlxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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.
• 10084448Jul 12, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs & 2014-2016 rlxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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.
• 10084387Jul 7, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is collecting a healthy front brake assembly from certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs which fit a specific criteria.
• 10084386Jul 7, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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.
• 10083915Apr 19, 2016Brakes. Service bulletin - replace front brake pads due to noise.
• 10099472Mar 31, 2016Air bags. Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a dvd or thumb drive.
• 10099422Mar 31, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators.
• 10088202Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.25.16"
• 10088187Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010). All changes/updates from the previous version sent to dealers on march 18, 2016, have been marked in red for easy reference."
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10088001Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.18.16"
• 10087982Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010)."
• 10211604Mar 9, 2016Equipment. The audio unit displays the wrong presets, blank presets, or random character presets. There is an internal failure in the tuner unit.
• 10193238Mar 9, 2016Equipment. SYMPTOM The audio unit displays the wrong presets, blank presets, or random character presets. POSSIBLE CAUSES There is an internal failure in the tuner unit. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the tuner unit.
• 10075676Mar 9, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10211615Feb 26, 2016Body and structure. On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. 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.
• 10211538Feb 26, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling, Equipment. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 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.
• 10193293Feb 26, 2016Equipment. BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. 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.
• 10191896Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper 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…
• 10099521Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the monroney label for the state of hawaii.
• 10099503Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.
• 10087721Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10087551Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10075688Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099508Feb 25, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
• 10099507Feb 25, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
• 10099506Feb 23, 2016Equipment. Service news article- just so you know, we’ve added power distribution schematics to our next generation ewds!
• 10211551Feb 19, 2016Tires, Electrical system. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs, 2016 ILXs, MDXs, & RDXs with the TPMS light ON at TQI. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099526Feb 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the tpms light on at tqi. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099510Feb 19, 2016Air bags. "stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 02.19.16"
• 10099509Feb 19, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
• 10075347Feb 19, 2016Interior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10088365Feb 17, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2005-2016 acura multi-model driver’s airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the procedures.
• 10088369Feb 15, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
• 10106700Feb 10, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura is putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced january 29, 2016 (service bulletin 16-010). Although we’re still building the systems to administer these programs, we wanted to share with you the program details as soon as…
• 10106695Feb 8, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.

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