2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD Safety Features, Crash Tests, Service Bulletins and Recalls

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2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD

SAFETY FEATURES

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Vehicle Stability Assist Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Forward Collision
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Traction Control
Stability Control
Lane Keeping Assist
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Child Safety Locks
Lane Departure Warning
Brake Assist
Daytime Running Lights
Knee Air Bag
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Front Side Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag

Crash Test Results for the 2017 Acura Models:

No crash test results exist

Service Bulletins for 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD

2017 ACURA MDX:

Bulletin Number: B15-039
Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.

Bulletin Number: B15039
Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.

Bulletin Number: B15060C
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

Bulletin Number: B16-008
Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.

Bulletin Number: B16-008
Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

Bulletin Number: B16-008
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS MAKING A CHIRP.

Bulletin Number: B16-008
Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

Bulletin Number: B16-008
Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

Bulletin Number: B16008
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.

Bulletin Number: B16-031
Service bulletin - The power tailgate doesn?t open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures. The power tailgate outer handle switch is inoperative in cold weather.

Bulletin Number: B16110C
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A COMMON ISSUE THATS BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS INTERFERENCE IS THE VEHICLE POSITION (VP) IC

Bulletin Number: B16120B
"SERVICE BULLETIN - IN A 9-SPEED A/T, THE ATF LEVEL IS CRITICAL. IF ITS TOO HIGH, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT HARD. IF ITS TOO LOW, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SLIP. THIS TRANSMISSION ALSO DOESNT USE A DIPSTICK. TO CHECK THE ATF LEVEL, YOU N

Bulletin Number: B17-008
SERVICE BULLETIN - ANY OF THE BUTTONS ON THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL WITH INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE STICKING. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL AND THE CENTER SWITCH PANEL/INTERFACE DIAL MAY BE TOO TIGHT, CAUSING THE PANEL TO CONTACT

Bulletin Number: B17010C
"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WONT GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE OR

Bulletin Number: B17-020
SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONAL ACCESSORY TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE KITS FOR THE 2017 MDX (2WD ONLY). THE THREE ACCESSORY TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE KITS INCLUDED A WHEEL THAT DOES NOT FIT THE 2017 MDX AND MUST

Bulletin Number: B17-020
Service bulletin - This campaign involves the dealer installed optional accessory temporary spare tire kits for the 2017 MDX (2WD only). The three accessory temporary spare tire kits (P/N 06421-TZ5-A00, P/N 06421-TZ5-A50, and P/N 06421-TZ5-

Bulletin Number: B17020B
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - JUST SO YOU KNOW, THE AUDIO UNIT IN THE 2017 NSX DOES NOT OFFER AM RECEPTION OR A CD PLAYER. FURTHERMORE, BOTH NAVIGATION AND SIRIUSXM┬« RADIO ARE OPTIONAL FEATURES.

Bulletin Number: B17020D
Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Ev

Bulletin Number: B17-026
Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix becau

Bulletin Number: B17-034
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

Bulletin Number: B17-034
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

Bulletin Number: B17040B
Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. A loose or damaged fluid pressure senso

Bulletin Number: B17040B
"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - ARE YOU LOOKING AT WHAT SEEMS TO BE A REAR DIFFERENTIAL AXLE SEAL OR PINION SEAL LEAK? SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: THE ACTUAL CULPRIT MAY BE SOMETHING LOOSE OR DAMAGED ABOVE IT. A LOOSE OR DAMAGED FLUID PRESSURE SENS

Bulletin Number: B17-042
Servicenews article - Do any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper? We?re aware of the issue and have found that two of the clips on the rear bumper harness are causing too much tension on the s

Bulletin Number: B17070B
Service news article - Because of a transmission case casting flaw, the inside of the torque converter bracket hole in some 9-speed A/Ts is porous enough that ATF could leak from the hole. This flaw was found by the transmission factory dur

Bulletin Number: B17120D
Servicenews Article - If any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper, make sure the two clips on the rear bumper harness were removed as called out in the installation instructions. If they weren'

Bulletin Number: B17120D
Service bulletin - The front brakes squeal when the brake is released and the vehicle creeps forward, or when the vehicle is moving forward slowly and the vehicle is stopped. The shape of the front brake pads friction material.

Bulletin Number: B18-004
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

Bulletin Number: B18-007
Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.

Bulletin Number: B18010G
Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.

Bulletin Number: B18-011
Service bulletin - The GPS icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location. There is a software issue within the navigation unit.

Bulletin Number: B18-014
Service bulletin - When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.

Bulletin Number: B18060B
Servicenews article - The area where the lower dashboard meets the A-pillar base has sealer that's applied by automation. But because that automation can't reach every nook and cranny, someone must then spread the sealer with a small squeeg

Bulletin Number: B18070B
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

Bulletin Number: B18070C
Servicenews article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line h

Bulletin Number: B18-073
Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.

Bulletin Number: B19-003
Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].

Bulletin Number: B19-003
Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).

Bulletin Number: B19-005
"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. - MDX: Fuse E21 - TLX: Fuse B7 - MDX: It is hard to sh

Bulletin Number: B19-005
"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - The option fuse E21 (7.5 A) is blown. - It is hard to shut off the engine. - No communication with the i-HDS."

Bulletin Number: B19050B
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 t

Bulletin Number: BAAM02032017901
DEALER MESSAGE - THE 2017 MDX TEMPORARY KIT PART NUMBERS LISTED BELOW WILL NOT APPLY TO THE 2017 MDX. HOLD ALL INVENTORY AND STOP SALES OF THESE PART NUMBERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Bulletin Number: BAAM02032017902
DEALER MESSAGE - THE 2017 MDX TEMPORARY KIT PART NUMBERS LISTED BELOW WILL NOT APPLY TO THE 2017 MDX. HOLD ALL INVENTORY AND STOP SALES OF THESE PART NUMBERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Bulletin Number: BBOM04282017901
DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, APRIL 28, 2017, ACURA IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE FOR ALL 2017 MDX VEHICLES TO ADDRESS A POSSIBLE INCORRECT ACCESSORY SOLD TO THE CUSTOMER THAT DOES NOT FIT THE VEHICLE. THE THREE ACCESSORY TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE KI

Bulletin Number: BER18070B
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would lik

Bulletin Number: BER18090C
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition,

Bulletin Number: BMV161101
TECH2TECH VIDEO - THE 2017 MDX HYBRID IS EQUIPPED WITH FERRITIC NITRO-CARBURIZING ROTORS. RESUFACING THESE ROTORS WILL ELIMINATE ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE FNC COATING. REPLACEMENT IS THE ONLY OPTION. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF

Bulletin Number: BMV161102
TECH2TECH VIDEO - THE 2017 MDX HYBRID IS EQUIPPED WITH FERRITIC NITRO-CARBURIZING ROTORS. RESUFACING THESE ROTORS WILL ELIMINATE ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE FNC COATING. REPLACEMENT IS THE ONLY OPTION. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF

Bulletin Number: BPAS01032017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

Bulletin Number: BPAS01032017905
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR FLOOR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE

Bulletin Number: BPaS01112019901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPAS01122017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Bulletin Number: BPAS01232017903
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR FLOOR AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE

Bulletin Number: BPAS02032017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Bulletin Number: BPaS02052019901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS02112019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPAS02232017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Bulletin Number: BPaS02252019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPAS03102017902
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Bulletin Number: BPAS03162017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTE

Bulletin Number: BPaS03212019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS03272019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPAS03282017901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU

Bulletin Number: BPaS03282019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS04042019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS04102019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPAS04122017902
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF THE AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP INOPERABLE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU

Bulletin Number: BPaS04182019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS04302019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS05072018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM

Bulletin Number: BPaS05072019903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS05182017902
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the auto function on the driver's window inop or any window (other than driver's) not operating from the driver's door master switch bu

Bulletin Number: BPaS05182017903
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Bulletin Number: BPaS05212019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS05242019903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS05292019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS05312018902
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM

Bulletin Number: BPaS06102019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS06222017902
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Bulletin Number: BPaS07082019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS07102017902
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Bulletin Number: BPaS07252017903
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

Bulletin Number: BPaS07302019
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS07312018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicl

Bulletin Number: BPaS08142019901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS08152018904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicl

Bulletin Number: BPaS08312018903
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicl

Bulletin Number: BPaS09092019906
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on

Bulletin Number: BPaS09172018904
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicl

Bulletin Number: BPaS09212018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to colle

Bulletin Number: BPaS10172018901
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to colle

Bulletin Number: BPAS10212016901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

Bulletin Number: BPAS11022016901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

Bulletin Number: BPAS11282016901
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 MDXS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEM

Bulletin Number: BTS161201
Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.

Bulletin Number: BTS161201
TECH LINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WERE GETTING REPORTS OF REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH THE MIL ON. SERVICE TECHS ARE SEEING DTC P0369 (CMP SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION) AND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY. FROM OUR INVESTIGATION, W

Bulletin Number: BTS161201
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WERE GETTING REPORTS OF REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH THE MIL ON. SERVICE TECHS ARE SEEING DTC P0369 (CMP SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION) AND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY.

Bulletin Number: BTS170202
Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis

Bulletin Number: BTS170202
Tech line summary article - If there's an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don't replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis

Bulletin Number: BTS170202
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THERES AN EVAP SYSTEM LEAK FROM THE FILLER NECK (DTC P0455 [EVAP SYSTEM LARGE LEAK DETECTED] OR P0456 [EVAP SYSTEM VERY SMALL LEAK DETECTED] IS SET), DONT REPLACE THE FUEL FILL PIPE! INSTEAD, REPLACE THE MIS-

Bulletin Number: BTS171101
Techline 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).

Bulletin Number: BTS171102
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth┬« HandsFreeLink┬« using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some c

Bulletin Number: BTS171201
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue where the navigation icon wanders or shows up in the wrong location. It happens when the vehicle is started after it?s been sitting for more than 4 hours, and is put into gear

Bulletin Number: BTS180202
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,

Bulletin Number: BTS180203
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

Bulletin Number: BTS180204
Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech

Bulletin Number: Customer Letter
Customer letter - This notice is being sent to owners of 2017 model year MDX (two-wheel drive version) vehicles that may have an Acura Genuine accessory temporary spare tire kit installed. All 2017 MDX vehicles came equipped with a tire rep

Bulletin Number: Customer Letter
Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016?17 MDX vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmissio

Bulletin Number: Customer Letter
Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. All 2017 MDX vehicles came equipped with a tire repair kit, but some clients opted to buy a

2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID:

Bulletin Number: B17-013
SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN COVERS THE TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION (TQI) OF THE 2017 MDX SPORT HYBRID.

Bulletin Number: B17-014
SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN COVERS THE TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION (TQI), INCLUDING TESTING, OF THE 2017 MDX SPORT HYBRID NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Bulletin Number: B18010H
Servicenews article - Is the MIL coming on and staying on after installing the No. 15 RADIO (20 A) and No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuses at TQI? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

Bulletin Number: B18-030
Service bulletin - During vehicle assembly, the owner's information CD that was placed in the vehicle did not include the rear differential parts in the emission warranty parts list. The failure to include the parts in the emissions warrant

Bulletin Number: B18-073
Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.

Bulletin Number: B19-004
Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.

Bulletin Number: BBOM06262018901
Dealer message - Today, June 26, 2018, Acura is announcing a Product Update for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid due to the emissions warranty parts list in the owner?s information CD missing the rear differential parts. A dealership with a

Bulletin Number: BJA50809
Servicenews article - While running an all DTC check with the i-HDS, are you seeing DTC P0562 (battery condition monitor module power source circuit unexpected voltage) with no other DTCs listed, yet the MIL is off and there?s no apparent s

Bulletin Number: BTS170501
Tech line summary article - Is the MIL coming on and staying on after installing the No. 15 RADIO (20 A) and No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuses at TQI? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

Bulletin Number: BTS170501
Techline summary article - Is the MIL coming on and staying on after installing the No. 15 RADIO (20 A) and No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuses at TQI? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

Bulletin Number: Customer Letter
Customer letter - During assembly, the Owner's Information CD that was placed in the vehicle glove box did not include the rear differential parts in the Emission Warranty Parts List.

Recalls for 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD

2017 ACURA MDX

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V060000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

08/06/2015 - 10/26/2017

Potential Units Affected:

437032

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence:

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Action to take:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

2017 ACURA MDX

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V256000

Component:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

11/24/2015 - 10/26/2017

Potential Units Affected:

322897

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence:

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Action to take:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

2017 ACURA MDX

NHTSA Campaign ID:

18V777000

Component:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

06/26/2016 - 07/28/2017

Potential Units Affected:

64785

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence:

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Action to take:

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

2017 ACURA MDX

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V256000

Component:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

11/24/2015 - 10/26/2017

Potential Units Affected:

322897

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence:

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Action to take:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID

NHTSA Campaign ID:

18V777000

Component:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

09/15/2017 - 09/15/2017

Potential Units Affected:

64785

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence:

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Action to take:

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V256000

Component:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

07/21/2015 - 09/19/2017

Potential Units Affected:

322897

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence:

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Action to take:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID

NHTSA Campaign ID:

19V256000

Component:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

07/21/2015 - 09/19/2017

Potential Units Affected:

322897

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence:

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Action to take:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

2017 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID

NHTSA Campaign ID:

17V424000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacture Dates:

03/23/2017 - 05/18/2017

Potential Units Affected:

193

Defect Description:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.

Consequence:

The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Action to take:

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.

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