2013 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

88 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 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, 2014Steering, Electrical system. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10129489Mar 14, 2014Brakes, Suspension, Steering. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
• 10129493Mar 13, 2014Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
• 10129523Feb 27, 2014Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
• 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.
• 10129817Feb 12, 2014Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
• 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.
• 10141153Jan 29, 2014Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
• 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.
• 10054298Jul 31, 2013Air bags. Acura: some vehicles experience front airbag deployment in a non-collision situation and this non-collision airbag can cause a collision after the airbag has been deployed. An investigation is underway on this situation. Model 2003 mdx.
• 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.
• 10052174Jun 21, 2013Air bags. Honda acura: parts are being requested for some vehicles experiencing a non deployment of an air bag or non-collision air bag deployment. Models 2013 mdx.
• 10052494Jun 5, 2013Engine. Acura: the engine block may need to be replaced, after vehicle inspection, due to the possibility the cylinder bore may be out of round causing low compression. Models 2013 mdx, zdx, tl.
• 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.
• 10052433May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine, Tires, Brakes. Acura: service news. Engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding. Various models and model years.

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