2012 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

87 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 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.
• 10118837Oct 3, 2014Fuel system. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
• 10128551Jul 24, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10128863Jul 7, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012-2013MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10128862Jul 7, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 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.
• 10129281Jun 12, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129280Jun 12, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10055891Jun 12, 2014Equipment. Acura: due to complaints, on certain vehicles, an investigation is looking into the malfunction of throttle control system. Model 2012-2013 mdx.
• 10055890Jun 12, 2014Exterior lighting. Acura: the hazard warning button (hazard switch), on some vehicles, when pressed would stick. Model 2012 mdx.
• 10129314May 29, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129313May 29, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10129454Apr 29, 2014Other or unknown. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
• 10129446Apr 29, 2014Other or unknown. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
• 10129458Apr 25, 2014Brakes, Lane departure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10129450Apr 25, 2014Lane departure, Brakes. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle and/or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10055972Apr 25, 2014Exterior lighting. Acura: hazard warning button (hazard switch) would stick when pressed and manufacturer is investigating the issue.
• 10129554Feb 18, 2014Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
• 10141159Jan 29, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10054806Jan 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated. Stored p2101 (throttle control system malfunction). Ahm is attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any effort to repair it has been made.
• 10054014Nov 20, 2013Equipment. Acura: an investigation, on certain vehicles, regarding the throttle control system malfunction, with mil on, stored in dtc p2101. Model 2012-2013, mdx, 2013-2014 rdx.
• 10054472Oct 30, 2013Engine. Acura: an investigation is being done regarding mil on with throttle control system malfunction, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2101. Model 2012-2013 mdx, 2013-2014 rdx.
• 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.
• 10086865Sep 14, 2013Body and structure. Service bulletin - there is a rattling coming from the headliner, near the moonroof. One or more of the headliner stiffeners has detached from the headliner.
• 10052490Aug 6, 2013Suspension. Honda: engineering request investigation of noise, like moaning, or humming, or droning, that occurs while driving, coming from front wheel bearing. Model 2011-2013 mdx, zdx.
• 10052175Jun 21, 2013Engine. Honda acura: request for parts for some vehicles experiencing a malfunction with electronic throttle control system and check engine light. Models 2012-2013 mdx, 2013 rdx.
• 10052466Jun 5, 2013Suspension. Acura: certain vehicles are being investigated due to the front wheel bearing making noises, like moaning, droning, or humming, while driving. Models 2011-2013 mdx, zdx.
• 10053207Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles.
• 10052092Apr 9, 2013Air bags. Acura: informational message regarding the dangerous usage of counterfeit airbags in vehicles, and should have vehicles inspected to ensure airbags are genuine, factory authorized. No models or model years listed.
• 10043897Apr 6, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Acura: see document search button for owner letter. A software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to lock, then back to on. Also included model tsx model years 2011-2012.
• 10043249Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
• 10039729Jun 1, 2011Tires. Honda: 2007-2012 acura mdx. A notice of an updated tire fitment that is going to be introduced.

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