2011 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

59 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Acura MDX. 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.

• 10177599Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
• 10177598Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
• 10165772Oct 2, 2019Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients that were not able to have repairs completed during the initial 6-month eligibility period on service bulletin (19-006).
• 10164476Aug 31, 2019Engine cooling. Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• 10163804Aug 10, 2019Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10160547May 18, 2019Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10159442Apr 30, 2019Engine. Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original…
• 10153886Feb 21, 2019Engine. Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original…
• 10153515Feb 14, 2019Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability to return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, resulting in excessive engine oil consumption.
• 10152760Jan 16, 2019Engine. Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption.
• 10152759Jan 16, 2019Engine, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10139576May 24, 2018Air bags, Equipment. Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
• 10142625May 11, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment, Engine. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10136440May 2, 2018Engine. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10134383Apr 12, 2018Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10133041Mar 20, 2018Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10133026Mar 16, 2018Engine. Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
• 10130041Jan 10, 2018Electrical system, Engine. Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
• 10127355Jan 10, 2018Engine. Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
• 10115771Aug 2, 2017Engine. Techline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
• 10108104Mar 2, 2017Engine cooling. Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner’s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
• 10100462Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10100505Nov 21, 2016Suspension. "reimbursement form - on some 2007–13 mdx and 2010–12 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang sound when…
• 10100504Nov 21, 2016Suspension. "customer letter - on some 2007–13 mdx and 2010–12 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang sound when…
• 10116783Nov 8, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Active Damper System(ADS) dampers from failures in cold regions. Basic Problem Dampers with ADS use metal particles in the damper oil to control movement/recoil. In cold temperatures the oil inside the dampers has reduced viscosity and a…
• 10116777Nov 8, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang when driving on rough roads or over speed bumps.
• 10116775Nov 8, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers are mounted in an inverted position, the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang when driving on rough roads or over speed bumps.
• 10116793Nov 7, 2016Suspension. Reimbursement form - the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang sound when driving on rough roads or over speed bumps.
• 10116792Nov 7, 2016Suspension. Customer letter - owner notification for the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang sound when driving on rough roads or over speed bumps.
• 10100148Nov 2, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer messages - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10100149Nov 1, 2016Engine cooling. "techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner’s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations. If you get a vehicle in your shop for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption test using the engine oil…
• 10087445Oct 19, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations. If you get a vehicle in for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption test using the engine oil consumption test job aid in sis. We anticipate a service bulletin with complete troubleshooting and repair info in the near future. In the meantime, contact tech line if you need any help with troubleshooting.
• 10086989Oct 6, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10086986Oct 3, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10086261Sep 15, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10086202Sep 9, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10086134Aug 31, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10084583Jul 28, 2016Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. 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.
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10108841Feb 12, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.
• 10115221Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10118180Nov 11, 2014Steering. Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering gearbox on the power steering pump causes a vibration in the accessory drive belt system.
• 10118196Oct 31, 2014Equipment. Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.
• 10118035Oct 16, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on the alternator pulley.
• 10128873Jul 4, 2014Equipment. Service bulletin - The VSA indicator or the trailer stability assist warning is on with DTCs 59-1, 66-1, 67-1, or 69-1, or you can?t move the shift lever out of Park. The symptoms may be intermittent, and you may not be able to duplicate them after clearing the DTCs.
• 10128881Jun 26, 2014Brakes. Service bulletin - The ACC/CMBS indicator is on with DTC 30 (brake light relay circuit malfunction). The control unit misinterprets inputs from the brake pedal position switch.
• 10056004Jun 26, 2014Exterior lighting. Acura: a malfunction in brake light relay circuit causes acc/cmbs indicator to come on, due to misinterpreting control unit, from brake pedal switch position. Model 2010-2013 mdx.
• 10054471Oct 25, 2013Suspension. Acura: while driving, the front wheel bearing would have a noise or vibration. Like moaning, droning, or humming, coming from it, and is being investigated. Model 2007-2013 mdx.
• 10053748Oct 8, 2013Suspension. Honda: an investigation, on some vehicles, into humming, moaning, or a droning noise, along with vibration, coming from the front wheel bearing, while driving. Model 2007-2013 mdx.
• 10053752Oct 2, 2013Engine. Acura: an investigation is being conducted, on some vehicles, regarding an immediate engine shut off after an intermittent engine start which is caused by the immobilizer system. Model 2011-2013 mdx.

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