2016 Acura TLX Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10087421Oct 18, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Service bulletin - there is a rubbing, popping, or clicking type noise from one or both of the front doors when opened. The door gap seal, on the leading edge of the front doors contacts and rubs against the front fender when opening the door.
• 10087081Oct 7, 2016Tires, Engine. Techline summary article - are you feeling a vertical vibration in the front seats, the floor, and the accelerator pedal that starts as early as 50 mph, progressively gets worse as speed increases, then peaks around 70 to 75 mph? To cut down on this vibration, replace the tires with this new part number.
• 10086966Oct 4, 2016Fuel system. Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
• 10086574Sep 30, 2016Body and structure. Service bulletin - there is a rubbing, popping, or clicking type noise from one or both of the front doors when opened. The door gap seal, on the leading edge of the front doors contacts and rubs against the front fender when opening the door.
• 10086572Sep 28, 2016Lane departure, Equipment. 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.
• 10084494Jul 19, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - the clearance between the audio-navigation unit and the odmd and climate control switch panel may be too tight causing the panel to contact the buttons and stick.
• 10084454Jul 9, 2016Tires. "techline summary article - are you feeling a vertical vibration in the front seats, the floor, and the accelerator pedal that starts as early as 50 mph, progressively gets worse as speed increases, then peaks around 70 to 75 mph? To cut down on this vibration, replace the tires."
• 10084317Jun 20, 2016Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service news article - the dashboard side vent can cast a noticeable reflection in the door glass, which some clients have found distracting when using the mirrors. To improve client satisfaction, new dashboard side vents are now available in black.
• 10083588Jun 2, 2016Suspension. Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain vehicles with a client report of front suspension noise described as popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking. Please contact ahm for vehicle inspection prior to attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10084174May 12, 2016Suspension. Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of front suspension noise (popping, squeaking, clunking, or creaking). Prior to attempting a repair of any kind, please contact ahm so an inspection can be scheduled.
• 10084004May 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service bulletin - transmission function improvements: sensation of surge while braking, slow downshift response at low engine speeds, and other listed symptoms. Software update.
• 10084259Apr 30, 2016Fuel system. Service bulletin - replace the high pressure fuel pump when the area chirps after the engine is warm.
• 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.
• 10083817Apr 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - teach-in procedure for 9-speed automatic transmission replacement.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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."
• 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.
• 10075348Feb 19, 2016Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10088349Feb 17, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - transmission function improvements: sensation of surge while braking, slow downshift response at low engine speeds, and other listed symptoms.
• 10075673Feb 17, 2016Engine, Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10099649Jan 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.
• 10099648Jan 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.
• 10099562Jan 13, 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."
• 10099776Jan 5, 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.
• 10099775Jan 5, 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.
• 10099905Dec 1, 2015Suspension. "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 occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
• 10099891Dec 1, 2015Suspension. "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."
• 10100179Nov 20, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Techline summary article - 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.
• 10100174Nov 20, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - can’t clear multiple loss-of-communication dtcs? That’s because you must first clear all dtcs from the tcm. If the tcm has any dtcs set, it won’t communicate with the rest of the control units, resulting in multiple loss-of-communication dtcs.
• 10100536Oct 30, 2015Suspension. "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."
• 10100526Oct 30, 2015Suspension. "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."
• 10100741Oct 22, 2015Suspension. "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."
• 10100736Oct 22, 2015Suspension. "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."

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