2014 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

270 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10108174Jun 10, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014mdxs with clients reporting a vehicle with the milindicator on with dtc p0430 and has no history of engine misfire or other engine issues. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to collect information from the vehicle in a specific condition prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
• 10108248May 26, 2015Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014 mdxs with clients reporting a vehicle with the mil indicator on with dtc p0430 and has no history of engine misfire or other engine issues. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to collect information from the vehicle in a specific condition prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108260May 22, 2015Forward collision avoidance. "service bulletin - under certain specific driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) could lock on an incorrect target. 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."
• 10108381May 14, 2015Forward collision avoidance. "service bulletin - under certain specific driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) could lock on an incorrect target. 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."
• 10108377May 14, 2015Forward collision avoidance. "dealer message - on may 13, 2015 acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale order and safetyrecall for 19,502 model year 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."
• 10108380May 13, 2015Equipment. Service bulletin - the acuralink system status indicator changes from green to red and dtc b1403 (telematics gps receiver error) will not clear. The tcu (telematics control unit) has an intermittent failure that causes a loss of gps location.
• 10108527May 5, 2015Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirp after the engine warms up. The timing belt contacts the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.
• 10108441May 5, 2015Brakes. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014 mdxs with clients reporting a vehicle with brake judder. 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."
• 10108556Apr 24, 2015Brakes, Equipment. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with clients reporting a vehicle with brake judder. 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.
• 10108549Apr 20, 2015Equipment, Brakes. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with clients reporting a vehicle with brake judder. 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.
• 10108819Feb 27, 2015Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10108831Feb 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108840Feb 12, 2015Body and structure, Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10108863Feb 4, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0134 (rear A/F sensor [bank 1, sensor 1] heater system malfunction) and/or P0154 (front A/F sensor [bank 2, sensor 1] heater system malfunction). The PCM misinterprets the heater system input from the A/F sensor and sets DTC codes P0134 and/or P0154.
• 10108856Feb 4, 2015Wheels. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115161Jan 28, 2015Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10115752Jan 22, 2015Equipment. Service bulletin - There is a rattle coming from the second row passenger seat while driving on rough roads. A cable link inside the seat is rattling against the frame.
• 10115741Jan 20, 2015Wheels. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115736Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Questionnaire for 2014-2015 MDX/RLX MIL On with DTC P0154 or P0134 Stored
• 10115735Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10110848Jan 13, 2015Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10115204Jan 2, 2015Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10115227Dec 18, 2014Seat belts. Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
• 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.
• 10115217Dec 12, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10115782Dec 11, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10115781Dec 11, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDX & RLXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10115826Dec 1, 2014Engine. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10118166Nov 24, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015MDXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information…
• 10118029Nov 15, 2014Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - After driving in reverse and steering, there is a buzz or grunt after shifting from Reverse to Drive and turning the steering wheel. For example, the client turns while backing out of a driveway, shifts to Drive, and then turns the wheels to drive off, may hear the buzz or grunt. The software that manages the electric power steering (EPS) is designed to provide good steering 'feedback' in all…
• 10057183Nov 15, 2014Steering. Acura: 2014 mdx 2wd: improved software has been designed to prevent grunt or buzz noise in the steering wheel.
• 10120769Nov 3, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific…
• 10120781Nov 1, 2014Seats, Equipment. Service bulletin - The second row seats have stains. The Acura Genuine accessory second row seat covers stained the second row seats.
• 10118192Oct 24, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
• 10118511Oct 8, 2014Seat belts. Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
• 10118507Oct 8, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather prior to sale.
• 10118207Oct 8, 2014Seat belts. Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
• 10118203Oct 8, 2014Seat belts. Dealer message - Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather prior to sale.
• 10118506Oct 3, 2014Seat belts. 2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won't Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A
• 10118202Oct 3, 2014Seat belts. 2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won't Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A
• 10118832Oct 2, 2014Fuel system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts…
• 10124977Sep 9, 2014Exterior lighting. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction)or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction)stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the…
• 10127658Aug 29, 2014Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The oil filter is hard to remove. The original oil filter was cross-threaded onto the oil filter feed pipe.
• 10127653Aug 26, 2014Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from…
• 10127630Aug 12, 2014Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from…
• 10128541Jul 31, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping noise coming from the timing belt area after the engine warms up. The timing belt contacts the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.
• 10128546Jul 24, 2014Wheels, Steering, Suspension. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect pertinent information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10128581Jul 16, 2014Electrical system. Service bulletin - The MID reads ?12 Volt Battery Charging System Problem?. In addition, DTC P16E3 (PGM-FI battery sensor LIN communication error) may be stored. The LIN communication buss may have experienced a communication problem.
• 10128856Jul 7, 2014Suspension, Steering. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a complaint of steering wheel vibration due to wheel/tire imbalance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect pertinent information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10129275Jun 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a customer complaint of windshield fracture or stress crack. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to either inspect or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.

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