2012 Acura RDX Technical Service Bulletins

52 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Acura RDX. 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.

• 11029278Feb 28, 2026Air bags. Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.
• 10237044May 17, 2023Electrical system. Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time
• 10213560May 2, 2022Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.
• 10211079Apr 8, 2022Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10208848Mar 1, 2022Air bags, Equipment. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10207004Jan 25, 2022Electrical system. ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
• 10169499Dec 11, 2019Air bags. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10139586May 31, 2018Equipment, Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 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.
• 10100462Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10116782Nov 11, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
• 10116763Nov 11, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
• 10116762Nov 11, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
• 10116789Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
• 10116788Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
• 10116768Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
• 10116767Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
• 10116761Nov 10, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
• 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.
• 10086306Sep 7, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086291Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086288Aug 29, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086381Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086308Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086302Aug 21, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10099472Mar 31, 2016Air bags. Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a dvd or thumb drive.
• 10099422Mar 31, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators.
• 10088202Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.25.16"
• 10088187Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010). All changes/updates from the previous version sent to dealers on march 18, 2016, have been marked in red for easy reference."
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10088001Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.18.16"
• 10087982Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010)."
• 10087721Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10087551Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10099508Feb 25, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
• 10099507Feb 25, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
• 10099510Feb 19, 2016Air bags. "stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 02.19.16"
• 10099509Feb 19, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
• 10088365Feb 17, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2005-2016 acura multi-model driver’s airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the procedures.
• 10088369Feb 15, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
• 10106700Feb 10, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura is putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced january 29, 2016 (service bulletin 16-010). Although we’re still building the systems to administer these programs, we wanted to share with you the program details as soon as…
• 10106695Feb 8, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
• 10106699Feb 5, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - we’ve been working to address the questions and concerns we’ve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to the driver airbag inflator stop sale and safety recall we announced this week. Thank you for your feedback; it has helped us better understand what american honda can do to assist…
• 10106698Feb 5, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - on friday, january 29th, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. This recall is due to the takata driver's side airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization resulting in a rupture. At this time, we’re working to identify the root cause, but we do know that exposure to high temperatures…
• 10088462Feb 3, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - press release is available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
• 10088461Jan 30, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - although vehicles affected by the recent airbag safety recall are not clear at this time, potentially affected vins have been loaded into the system for stop sale purposes.
• 10088457Jan 30, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants.
• 10106701Feb 10, 2015Air bags. Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
• 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.
• 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.

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