2016 Acura RDX Technical Service Bulletins

157 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10142449Jun 15, 2018Air 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 front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10139587May 31, 2018Air 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.
• 10139576May 24, 2018Equipment, Air bags. 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.
• 10133012Mar 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter (TC). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the ?ATF Service Due? message…
• 10133011Mar 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
• 10129341Feb 15, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, clients will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
• 10129342Feb 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
• 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.
• 10118562Oct 4, 2017Air bags, Steering. Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.
• 10118001Sep 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
• 10115768Aug 3, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
• 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
• 10115182Jul 25, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115726Jul 13, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10116754Jul 5, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108908Jun 22, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108744May 18, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108396Apr 25, 2017Brakes. Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
• 10108388Apr 21, 2017Brakes. Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. Refinish the front brake discs and install the new front brake pads.
• 10098871Apr 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience atf deterioration after updating the a/t or pgm-fi system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter (tc). There is no damage to the tc, but because the atf has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the atf service due message…
• 10098870Apr 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder."
• 10098869Apr 4, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by 17-017, 2013-17 rdx: judder from the torque converter lock-up
• 10108701Feb 14, 2017Electrical system. Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
• 10106928Feb 3, 2017Brakes. Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
• 10087422Oct 20, 2016Suspension. Service bulletin - there is a pop or clunk from the rear suspension when driving on a rough road in cold weather with temperatures below 50°f. The rear damper upper mount bushing material is too hard.
• 10086572Sep 28, 2016Equipment, Lane departure. Service bulletin - the lkas does not keep the vehicle in its detected designated lane and no dtc is stored. The front multipurpose camera unit/rain sensor harness is not secured in its clip, causing the camera unit to shift out of its neutral position in its bracket.
• 10086306Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. 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, 2016Air bags, Equipment. 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.
• 10086308Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086302Aug 21, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10085261Aug 18, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. Service news article - do you need to replace a parking and back-up sensor or change its location as a result of troubleshooting any of these parking and back-up sensor control unit dtcs? Don’t forget to reset the parking and back-up sensor control unit. If you don’t reset it, you could wind up with false setting of other dtcs or even the same one(s) that you were troubleshooting, leading to unneeded sensor…
• 10085256Aug 18, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - there is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver’s airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving, possibly caused by the driver’s airbag rib, located below the surface of the cover, contacts the leather wrap on the steering wheel spokes at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions.
• 10076129Aug 11, 2016Fuel system. 2014-2016 RDX Leak from Fuel Pump Connection American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 RDXs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. 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
• 10085025Aug 3, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder; rather, it was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid.
• 10084387Jul 7, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is collecting a healthy front brake assembly from certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs which fit a specific criteria.
• 10084386Jul 7, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 ilxs, rdxs & 2014-2016 rlxs with a client complaint of a high pitch squeal noise coming from the front brakes. 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.
• 10084336Jun 28, 2016Engine. Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking? Since these driving conditions are likely to activate vcm operation, the probable reason for these symptoms is sticking vcm rocker arms.
• 10083976May 26, 2016Steering. Service bulletin - the driver's airbag rib, located below the surface of the cover, contacts the leather wrap on the steering wheel spokes, causing a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise from the steering wheel when turning or driving.
• 10084256Apr 26, 2016Brakes. Service bulletin - replace the front brake discs and pads to remedy front brake noise during light brake pedal application.
• 10083823Apr 5, 2016Steering. Dealer message - investigating noise coming from the steering wheel when turning or driving.
• 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.
• 10211806Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. Leak from Fuel Pump Connection.
• 10191897Mar 29, 2016Fuel system. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 RDXs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. 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.
• 10099433Mar 29, 2016Fuel system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 rdxs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. 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.
• 10075338Mar 29, 2016Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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"

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