2015 Acura TLX Technical Service Bulletins

430 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Acura TLX. 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.

• 10193119Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation equipped TLX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more use friendly.
• 10084287Apr 29, 2016Suspension. Ahm is investigating customer complaint of noises (popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking) from the front suspension. Please contact ahm prior to any repair attempts.
• 10084282Apr 29, 2016Brakes. Ahm is investigating customer complaints of brake judder. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting any repairs.
• 10084279Apr 29, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. Ahm is investigating customer complaint of the electronic parking brake not releasing and causing one or both rear wheels to not move. Please send specific parts to ahm prior to attempting any repairs.
• 10084246Apr 29, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Letter notifying owners that a software update is available to improve audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in the navigation system.
• 10083927Apr 22, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. Dealer message - if the electronic parking brake (epb) actuator is replaced due to a customer complaint, please send the part to ahm for investigation.
• 10083921Apr 22, 2016Brakes. Dealer message - if a brake judder is replaced due to a customer complaint, please send the part to ahm for investigation.
• 10083913Apr 21, 2016Engine cooling. Service bulletin - the timing belt may produce a chirping noise from contact with the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.
• 10083817Apr 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - teach-in procedure for 9-speed automatic transmission replacement.
• 10083810Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. Service bulletin - software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems to make the systems more user friendly.
• 10211547Mar 29, 2016Brakes, Electrical system, Wheels. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client reporting on ignition start, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "Check Parking Brake" warning message displays in MID. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211546Mar 29, 2016Other or unknown, Steering, Suspension. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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.
• 10193841Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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.
• 10193840Mar 29, 2016Brakes. Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client reporting on ignition start, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "Check Parking Brake" warning message displays in MID. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
• 10099429Mar 29, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs with a client reporting on ignition start, the electronic parking brake (epb) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "check parking brake" warning message displays in mid. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
• 10099428Mar 29, 2016Brakes. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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."
• 10099424Mar 29, 2016Suspension. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 tlxs with a customer complaint of front suspension noise. The noise can be described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10075342Mar 29, 2016Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075341Mar 29, 2016Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10211600Mar 23, 2016Brakes, Steering, Fuel system. The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
• 10193235Mar 23, 2016Fuel system. SYMPTOM The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. POSSIBLE CAUSES The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp. NOTE: This noise does not impact pump, engine function, or reliability CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the high pressure fuel pump.
• 10075672Mar 23, 2016Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10088186Mar 22, 2016Fuel system, Engine. Service bulletin - there is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. Replace the high pressure fuel pump to remedy this condition.
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10193236Mar 17, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. BACKGROUND American Honda has made several shift quality improvements in the 2015 and 2016 TLX V6. SYMPTOM There is a sensation of acceleration while coasting down a hill. There is a sensation of a surge while braking. The transmission feels like it stays in gear too long. CORRECTIVE ACTION Update the TCM software. Clear all DTC’s created during the update and do the idle learn procedure. This software update will…
• 10211621Mar 1, 2016Brakes. Replacement TCMs don?t come with trim data. After installation, you need to run a teach-in (hydraulic pressure characteristic calibration) procedure with the HDS. The problem is that A/T DTC P287C (transmission adaptive values not learned) is set, which prevents teach-in.
• 10193296Mar 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Replacement TCMs don’t come with trim data. After installation, you need to run a teach-in (hydraulic pressure characteristic calibration) procedure with the HDS. The problem is that A/T DTC P287C (transmission adaptive values not learned) is set, which prevents teach-in. This happens because the TCM is programmed to look for trim data any time the ignition is cycled. If the TCM doesn’t see that trim data, it sets…
• 10211615Feb 26, 2016Body and structure. On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold.
• 10211596Feb 26, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SYMPTOM There is a fluttering noise from behind the dashboard with the HVAC set to floor or defrost mode, the blower set to maximum, and the temperature set to maximum heat. POSSIBLE CAUSE Under certain HVAC settings, the defrost damper door linkage can flutter. This can be initially triggered by an external impact, such as driving over a pot hole or down a rough road.
• 10211538Feb 26, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling, Equipment. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information.
• 10193293Feb 26, 2016Equipment. BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.
• 10193224Feb 26, 2016Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SYMPTOM There is a fluttering noise from behind the dashboard with the HVAC set to floor or defrost mode, the blower set to maximum, and the temperature set to maximum heat. POSSIBLE CAUSE Under certain HVAC settings, the defrost damper door linkage can flutter. This can be initially triggered by an external impact, such as driving over a pot hole or down a rough road.
• 10191896Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii. The Repair All vehicles affected and with the error on the Monroney label in dealer stock shall receive an additional sticker to be placed next to the Monroney label. The sticker includes the bumper impact compliance information…
• 10099521Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the monroney label for the state of hawaii.
• 10099503Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - on the monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.
• 10075688Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075669Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099501Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - under certain hvac settings, the defrost damper door linkage can flutter. This can be initially triggered by an external impact, such as driving over a pot hole or down a rough road.
• 10211553Feb 19, 2016Suspension, Electronic stability control, Back-over prevention (rear camera). American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLXs with a customer complaint of front suspension noise. The noise can be described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211552Feb 19, 2016Suspension, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electronic stability control. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLXs with a customer complaint of front suspension noise. The noise can be described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 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.
• 10211545Feb 19, 2016Electrical system, Brakes. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client reporting on ignition start, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "Check Parking Brake" warning message displays in MID. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10211544Feb 19, 2016Other or unknown, Vehicle speed control, Steering, Suspension. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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.
• 10193842Feb 19, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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.
• 10193824Feb 19, 2016Brakes. Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client reporting on ignition start, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "Check Parking Brake" warning message displays in MID. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
• 10099527Feb 19, 2016Suspension. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 tlxs with a customer complaint of front suspension noise. The noise can be described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect 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.
• 10099524Feb 19, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs with a client reporting on ignition start, the electronic parking brake (epb) will not release causing one or both rear wheels not to move and/or "check parking brake" warning message displays in mid. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
• 10099523Feb 19, 2016Brakes. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs with a customer complaint of brake judder. 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."
• 10075349Feb 19, 2016Suspension. American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLXs with a customer complaint of front suspension noise. The noise can be described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. 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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