2012 Acura MDX service bulletins & manufacturer communications
87 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Acura MDX. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 87
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no l…DOR-M9J4S-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2020
- Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided th…B19-052 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 2, 2019
- Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to e…BBOM08312019 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 31, 2019
- Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the …B19-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 10, 2019
- Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the …B19-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 18, 2019
- Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the …B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 30, 2019
- Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the …B19-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 21, 2019
- Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine o…ONL6C502142019 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 14, 2019
- Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns re…BBOM01162019901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 16, 2019
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the …B19-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 16, 2019
- Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or …B16-063 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. …B16-062 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri…BBOM05242018901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 24, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankc…B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankc…B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 2, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankc…B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 12, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankc…B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 20, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankc…B18-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 16, 2018
- Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/…B16-063 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 9, 2018
- Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. …B16-062 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 9, 2018
- Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.BVE02142018901 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 14, 2018
- Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as re…B18010F · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as re…B18010F · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Techline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level …BTS160705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 2, 2017
- Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level …BTS160705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2017
- "service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience atf deterioration after updating the pgm-fi or a…B16-063 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 11, 2017
- "service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter.…B16-062 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 11, 2017
- Service bulletin - navigation system information.B05-018 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 23, 2016
- "reimbursement form - on some 2007 13 mdx and 2010 12 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are …REIMBURSEMENT FO · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 21, 2016
- "customer letter - on some 2007 13 mdx and 2010 12 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are vis…CUSTOMER LETTER · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 21, 2016
- "service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. …B16-044 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 17, 2016
- Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Ac…BCA11082016901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 8, 2016
- Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount…B16023 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 8, 2016
- Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers are…B16021 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 8, 2016
- Reimbursement form - the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position…JY9 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 7, 2016
- Customer letter - owner notification for the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in …16-020 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 7, 2016
- Dealer messages - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected …BPAS11022016902 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 2, 2016
- Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. A…B16-044 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 2, 2016
- "techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level…BTS160705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2016
- "techline summary article - engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations. If you get a vehicle in for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption t…BTS160705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 19, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…BPAS10062016902 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 6, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…BPAS10032016904 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 3, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…BPAS09152016902 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 15, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…BPAS09092016901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 9, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…BPAS08312016902 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 31, 2016
- Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. A…B16044 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2016
- Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected e…B-PAS-07282016-9 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 28, 2016
- Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.B98015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 2016
- Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 12, 2015
- 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.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 17, 2014
- Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering g…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 11, 2014
- Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2014
- Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on …Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 16, 2014
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be l…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 3, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 24, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012-2013MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)stored. To fully unde…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 7, 2014
- Service bulletin - The ACC/CMBS indicator is on with DTC 30 (brake light relay circuit malfunction). The control unit misinterprets inputs from the brake pedal position switch.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 26, 2014
- Acura: a malfunction in brake light relay circuit causes acc/cmbs indicator to come on, due to misinterpreting control unit, from brake pedal switch position. Model 2010-2013 mdx. …SB-14-022 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 26, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully u…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2014
- Acura: due to complaints, on certain vehicles, an investigation is looking into the malfunction of throttle control system. Model 2012-2013 mdx. *peIN-06-2014 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2014
- Acura: the hazard warning button (hazard switch), on some vehicles, when pressed would stick. Model 2012 mdx. *peIN-06-2620 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 12, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully u…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Traction Control System · issued Apr 29, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Traction Control System · issued Apr 29, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand th…DLR MSG -RFV - 2 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Apr 25, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand th…DLR MSG -RFV - 2 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Apr 25, 2014
- Acura: hazard warning button (hazard switch) would stick when pressed and manufacturer is investigating the issue. *peIN-2014-09 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 25, 2014
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be l…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 18, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) s…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2014
- Honda: the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated. Stored p2101 (throttle control system malfunction). Ahm is attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any ef…IN-RFV-1-29-14 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 29, 2014
- Acura: an investigation, on certain vehicles, regarding the throttle control system malfunction, with mil on, stored in dtc p2101. Model 2012-2013, mdx, 2013-2014 rdx. *peIN-12-2-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2013
- Acura: an investigation is being done regarding mil on with throttle control system malfunction, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2101. Model 2012-2013 mdx, 2013-2014 rdx. *peIN-13-20 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 30, 2013
- Acura: while driving, the front wheel bearing would have a noise or vibration. Like moaning, droning, or humming, coming from it, and is being investigated. Model 2007-2013 mdx. *p…IN-20-11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 25, 2013
- Honda: an investigation, on some vehicles, into humming, moaning, or a droning noise, along with vibration, coming from the front wheel bearing, while driving. Model 2007-2013 mdx.…SB-10-22-13 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 8, 2013
- Acura: an investigation is being conducted, on some vehicles, regarding an immediate engine shut off after an intermittent engine start which is caused by the immobilizer system. M…SB-10-09-2013 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 2, 2013
- Service bulletin - there is a rattling coming from the headliner, near the moonroof. One or more of the headliner stiffeners has detached from the headliner.B13-036 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 14, 2013
- Honda: engineering request investigation of noise, like moaning, or humming, or droning, that occurs while driving, coming from front wheel bearing. Model 2011-2013 mdx, zdx. *peBER-413060-A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 6, 2013
- Honda acura: request for parts for some vehicles experiencing a malfunction with electronic throttle control system and check engine light. Models 2012-2013 mdx, 2013 rdx. *peSB-05-16 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 21, 2013
- Acura: certain vehicles are being investigated due to the front wheel bearing making noises, like moaning, droning, or humming, while driving. Models 2011-2013 mdx, zdx. *peIN-2011-13 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 5, 2013
- Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model yea…ASN-49584 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Acura: informational message regarding the dangerous usage of counterfeit airbags in vehicles, and should have vehicles inspected to ensure airbags are genuine, factory authorized.…IN-3-26-13 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 9, 2013
- Acura: see document search button for owner letter. A software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to…SB-11-032 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 6, 2012
- Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *peSB-12-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2012
- Honda: 2007-2012 acura mdx. A notice of an updated tire fitment that is going to be introduced. *rmPIB-11-01 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jun 1, 2011