2017 Acura RDX Technical Service Bulletins

120 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10179880Sep 10, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10179403Aug 24, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10178472Aug 7, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10178047Jul 28, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10177671Jul 21, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10177338Jul 6, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10176993Jun 22, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10176272Jun 5, 2020Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10175809May 18, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better 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.
• 10160873May 16, 2019Electronic stability control. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
• 10156626Mar 28, 2019Brakes, Steering. Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
• 10156625Mar 28, 2019Brakes. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-016 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided below.
• 10156624Mar 28, 2019Brakes. Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-049 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided below.
• 10149640Nov 15, 2018Brakes. "Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date stamp. Then, either install new brake discs and pads, or refinish the front brake discs, and install new pads. Late 2016 RDX, 2017 RDX, and early 2018 RDX: Refinish the front brake…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10142624May 9, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - The navigation system may show inaccurate location due to GPS signal loss. There is interference in the antenna that causes GPS signal loss.
• 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.
• 10128896Feb 8, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - While driving, the client may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
• 10127174Jan 3, 2018Steering. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 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.
• 10125004Nov 27, 2017Air bags. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 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.
• 10123194Nov 1, 2017Steering, Air bags. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 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.
• 10119593Oct 11, 2017Steering. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 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.
• 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.
• 10118543Sep 28, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 RDXs with either a client complaint or TQI-timing discovery of no GPS signal or the NAVI showing wrong location. 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.
• 10118015Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 RDXs with either a client complaint or TQI-timing discovery of no GPS signal or the NAVI showing wrong location. 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.
• 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.
• 10117868Aug 30, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 RDXs with either a client complaint or TQI-timing discovery of no GPS signal or the NAVI showing wrong location. 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.
• 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.
• 10115181Jul 25, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 RDXs with either a client complaint or TQI-timing discovery of no GPS signal or the NAVI showing wrong location. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect 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.
• 10115727Jul 10, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 RDXs with either a client complaint or TQI-timing discovery of no GPS signal or the NAVI showing wrong location. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect 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.
• 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.
• 10108372Apr 11, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 rdxs with either a client complaint or tqi-timing discovery of no gps signal or the navi showing wrong location. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 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
• 10098876Apr 1, 2017Brakes. Techline summary article - are you hearing a high-pitched squeal from the front brakes during light to moderate braking? We’re aware of this concern and are looking for a solution.
• 10108341Mar 29, 2017Equipment. Engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 rdxs with either a client complaint or pdi timing discovery of no gps signal or the navi showing wrong location. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

← All problems reported for the 2017 Acura RDX