2013 Acura RDX Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10118838Oct 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.
• 10124970Sep 19, 2014Body and structure. Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.
• 10124980Sep 6, 2014Body and structure. Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.
• 10129298Jun 5, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of fuel cap warning light on with or without DTC P455(EVAP System Large Leak Detected) and/or P456(EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected) Stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any further 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.
• 10129553Feb 18, 2014Suspension, Seats. Service bulletin - In cold ambient conditions (below-freezing temps) a vibration is felt in the front seats and floor at highway speeds during light throttle operation
• 10141161Jan 29, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of the Homelink with intermittent operation or poor range. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect 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.
• 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.
• 10054476Oct 30, 2013Steering. Acura: an investigation into cause of noise, ticking, clicking, rattling, or tapping, in steering column when turning steering wheel. Model 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.
• 10053783Sep 27, 2013Engine. Acura: the mil on, with dtc p2101 (throttle control system malfunction), and an investigation is being conducted to understand cause of the condition. Model 2013-2014 rdx.
• 10054638Sep 23, 2013Steering. Acura: an investigation into steering column noise (clicking, tapping, ticking or rattling), when turning either left or right, on some vehicles. Model 2013-2014 rdx.
• 10053405Sep 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: some vehicles may not be able to shift out of park. Ahm is requesting to collect parts from the vehicle prior to any attempt to repair.
• 10053305Aug 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: shift may not be able to moved from park. Ahm request to collect specific parts from the vehicle before attempting any repairs.
• 10052221Jun 28, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Acura: an investigation request for engineering regarding an issue when the weather is freezing, the front (driver/passenger) door locks freezes and fails to unlock when using keyless remote access, key cylinder or outer door handle touch sensor. Models 2013 rdx.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10048999Jan 8, 2013Steering, Vehicle speed control. Acura: engineering request for investigation. The steering wheel controls are not working (audio, cruise control and paddle shifters) and with dtc 11-1 thru 11-b, the srs light is on. Model 2013 rdx.

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