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.

• 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.
• 10211554Mar 18, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels, Air bags, Steering. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10192965Mar 18, 2016Steering. Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver’s airbag area) when turning ordriving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10088004Mar 18, 2016Steering. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 rdxs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver’s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 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)."
• 10076228Mar 18, 2016Steering. 2016-2017 RDX Noise in Steering Wheel American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver’s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211604Mar 9, 2016Equipment. The audio unit displays the wrong presets, blank presets, or random character presets. There is an internal failure in the tuner unit.
• 10193238Mar 9, 2016Equipment. SYMPTOM The audio unit displays the wrong presets, blank presets, or random character presets. POSSIBLE CAUSES There is an internal failure in the tuner unit. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the tuner unit.
• 10075676Mar 9, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10087741Mar 1, 2016Fuel system. Engineering request for investigation - please call honda to discuss any fuel leaks from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection.
• 10211598Feb 26, 2016Equipment. When the client uses the HFL, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speaker?s voice cutting out.
• 10193233Feb 26, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. BACKGROUND When the client uses the HFL, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speaker’s voice cutting out. CORRECTIVE ACTION Cross-check the HFL part number and the HFL software version table in step 2 of REPAIR PROCEDURE to verify if the HFL control unit can be updated. NOTE: Make sure there is a match between the HFL P/N and software version under SOFTWARE INFORMATION
• 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.
• 10075670Feb 26, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10099502Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - when the client uses the hfl, the person they are speaking with may experience poor sound quality, static, or the speaker’s voice cutting out.
• 10211551Feb 19, 2016Tires, Electrical system. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs, 2016 ILXs, MDXs, & RDXs with the TPMS light ON at TQI. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211542Feb 19, 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.
• 10191956Feb 19, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. 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.
• 10099526Feb 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the tpms light on at tqi. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099522Feb 19, 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.
• 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).
• 10075347Feb 19, 2016Interior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075336Feb 19, 2016Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10211599Feb 16, 2016Air bags, Suspension, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering, Wheels. There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
• 10193234Feb 16, 2016Brakes. SYMPTOM There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. CORRECTIVE ACTION Install new front brake discs and pads.
• 10088371Feb 16, 2016Suspension. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. 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.
• 10088348Feb 16, 2016Brakes. Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. Install new front brake discs and pads to remedy this condition.
• 10075671Feb 16, 2016Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10211541Feb 3, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10191950Feb 3, 2016Fuel system. Background 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.
• 10088472Feb 3, 2016Fuel system. Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain vehicles with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. Please provide parts to ahm prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10088462Feb 3, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - press release is available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
• 10075335Feb 3, 2016Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10099683Jan 25, 2016Tires, Equipment. Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the tpms light on at tqi. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099647Jan 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the tpms light on at tqi. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099772Jan 5, 2016Electrical system, Tires. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the tpms light on at tqi. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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