2011 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins

45 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Honda Element. 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.

• 11034199Jun 30, 2026Air bags. Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
• 10213538May 3, 2022Air 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 passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10186009Jan 23, 2021Equipment. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
• 10172568Mar 10, 2020Air 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 passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10172564Mar 10, 2020Air 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 driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10163783Aug 13, 2019Air bags. Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-11 element and 2010-14 Ridgeline (Expires September30, 2028)
• 10152749Jan 14, 2019Air 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 passenger's airbag inflator only.
• 10141174Jun 8, 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.
• 10141171Jun 7, 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.
• 10141168Jun 1, 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.
• 10139568May 24, 2018Air bags, Equipment. 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 to the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10087261Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. The type 4 system is different than previous systems in that the transponder id code in the key is a rolling-type code instead of a fixed code. In this service bulletin, a programmed ignition key refers to a transponder-type key that has been cut to fit the ignition…
• 10086306Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086291Sep 7, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086288Aug 29, 2016Equipment, Air bags. 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.
• 10086381Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086308Aug 23, 2016Equipment. Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10086302Aug 21, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
• 10099821Dec 19, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even though the vehicle may have been repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10099910Dec 2, 2015Air bags. Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
• 10099909Dec 2, 2015Air bags. Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
• 10100701Sep 16, 2015Air 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."
• 10098946Sep 16, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: • p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). • p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). Note: the symptom may be intermittent and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the dtc. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
• 10108186Jun 11, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10108232Jun 5, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. Do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was repaired under a previous campaign. In certain vehicles, the driver’s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
• 10108257May 21, 2015Air bags. "service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver’s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10108461May 7, 2015Air bags. Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate attention, please check its recall status.
• 10108445May 7, 2015Air bags. Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate attention, please check its recall status.
• 10108532Apr 29, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10108579Apr 14, 2015Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115209Dec 19, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10118031Nov 18, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118182Nov 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10118840Sep 27, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10124983Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128564Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10128578Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128577Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128880Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128879Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128878Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.

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