2018 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10153884Feb 19, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - The option fuse E21 (7.5 A) is blown. - It is hard to shut off the engine. - No communication with the i-HDS."
• 10153508Feb 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software.
• 10152443Dec 20, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Fuel system. Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
• 10150422Nov 19, 2018Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Servicenews Article - If any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper, make sure the two clips on the rear bumper harness were removed as called out in the installation instructions. If they weren't, they can cause too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed, resulting in this issue.
• 10147308Oct 26, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit.
• 10146075Oct 17, 2018Brakes. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while 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.
• 10145424Sep 25, 2018Steering. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while 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.
• 10145408Sep 21, 2018Steering. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while 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.
• 10145396Sep 18, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
• 10145402Sep 17, 2018Seats. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10145032Sep 1, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10144384Aug 31, 2018Seats. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10144369Aug 15, 2018Seats. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10144368Aug 15, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10144047Aug 9, 2018Seats. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143702Jul 31, 2018Seats. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143698Jul 27, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143347Jul 12, 2018Engine, Electrical system. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line…
• 10143346Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10143214Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what's listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech Line…
• 10143213Jul 12, 2018Equipment. Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10143352Jul 9, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10143219Jul 9, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10139592May 31, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10139590May 31, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10142631May 10, 2018Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10142626May 7, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10136425Apr 26, 2018Engine, Fuel system. Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.
• 10136430Apr 24, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 MDXs a client complaint of the auto idle stop inoperative. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10135108Apr 16, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Seats. Service bulletin - When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.
• 10133056Mar 28, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.
• 10129807Feb 27, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech…
• 10129340Feb 13, 2018Body and structure. Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10128897Feb 9, 2018Fuel system, Other or unknown. Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter (mis-fuel inhibit device) in the fuel filler neck.
• 10126917Dec 16, 2017Brakes. Servicenews article - Do any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper? We?re aware of the issue and have found that two of the clips on the rear bumper harness are causing too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed.
• 10126916Dec 12, 2017Brakes. Service bulletin - The front brakes squeal when the brake is released and the vehicle creeps forward, or when the vehicle is moving forward slowly and the vehicle is stopped. The shape of the front brake pads friction material.
• 10124269Nov 14, 2017Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 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
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

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