2004 Acura TL Technical Service Bulletins

90 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Acura TL. 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.

• 10165333Jul 11, 2019Suspension. This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
• 10193392Jan 1, 2017Equipment. Sending vehicle data to tech line.
• 10100462Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 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.
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10128529Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128558Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030…
• 10055120Mar 12, 2014Vehicle speed control, Engine. Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine. Model 2004-2008 tl, tsx.
• 10129517Feb 27, 2014Vehicle speed control. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10129827Feb 12, 2014Equipment. Service bulletin - Some symptoms related to the HandsFreeLink (HFL) system can be difficult to diagnose. Before beginning troubleshooting, it is extremely important to determine if the problem exists with the client?s cell phone, the vehicle?s HFL system, the navigation system, or the client?s interaction.
• 10129812Feb 12, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10141148Jan 29, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10054809Jan 29, 2014Engine, Vehicle speed control. Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). There may also be poor engine performance. Ahm is attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any further effort toward repairs.
• 10054478Sep 23, 2013Vehicle speed control, Engine. Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 02138, an investigation will check cause of condition. Model 2004-2008 tx, tsx.
• 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.
• 10051940Jan 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Acura: clutch pedal pops, squeaks, or clicks.
• 10041771Oct 22, 2011Fuel system, Engine cooling. Acura: vehicle experiencing hard starting and/or a long crank time.
• 10040486May 20, 2011Engine cooling. Honda acura: there is a knocking or vibration from under the front of the vehicle while driving due to high temperatures that caused the front engine mount to crack.
• 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
• 10026204Jul 18, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Acura: 6 speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve.
• 10025524May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
• 10032775May 9, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. Vehicles affected by this settlement include certain 2002-2006. On affected vehicles, the settlement requires you to honor a 5 percent increase in the mileage coverage period for all warranties. No models were…
• 10021971May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08.
• 10024237Dec 19, 2007Tires. Premature rear tire wear (evenly across the tread). 2004 tl - all with bridgestone turanza el42 tires & 2005 tl - from vin 19uua6...5a000001 thru 19uua6...5a049943 with bridgestone turanza el42 tires.
• 10024238Dec 1, 2007Steering. Power steering moans or whines when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold.
• 10023971Nov 27, 2007Brakes. Brake pedal is low and feels soft.
• 10021177Oct 16, 2006Engine cooling. Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
• 10019418Jan 19, 2006Tires. Premature rear tire wear.
• 10018866Dec 16, 2005Electrical system. Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
• 10018865Dec 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.
• 10017504Oct 14, 2005Electrical system. Power mirrors, auto dimming mirror, power seat position memory, and windshield washer do not work.
• 10018120Sep 16, 2005Brakes. Front brake squeak or squeal noise.
• 10018119Sep 16, 2005Body and structure. Heat shield, pinging noise.
• 10018116Sep 16, 2005Body and structure. Front interior water leak.
• 10018109Sep 16, 2005Equipment. Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes.
• 10018050Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. Servicenews.
• 10018037Jul 1, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Power doors lock by themselves or cycle twice. Acura. Servicenews.
• 10017638May 20, 2005Engine cooling. 5th gear vibration or drone.
• 10016281May 16, 2005Equipment. (front) interior water leak. Dealer visit request.
• 10016280May 16, 2005Body and structure. Body paint peeling/cracking. Dealer visit request.
• 10016279May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request.
• 10016277May 16, 2005Equipment. Verizon motorola v710 hands free link phone.
• 10016276May 16, 2005Electrical system. Power mirror, dpms inoperative, diagnostic trouble code b1843.
• 10016266May 16, 2005Body and structure. Twang or groan noise at 12 mph.
• 10016260May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
• 10014778Jan 16, 2005Body and structure. Body paint peeling cracking.
• 10014777Jan 16, 2005Electrical system. Seat memory function inoperable.
• 10014776Jan 16, 2005Engine cooling. Alternator condition.
• 10014775Jan 16, 2005Engine cooling. Oil pump or spool valve only oil leaks.
• 10014774Jan 16, 2005Equipment. Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.

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