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2013 Acura RDX
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–122 of 122, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 8, 2013–Oct 1, 2014.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Oct 1, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10118838

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10118838 at NHTSA
Sep 19, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10124970

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10124970 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10124980

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - The moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate and open the moonroof.

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10124980 at NHTSA
Jun 5, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129298

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of fuel cap warning light on with or without DTC P455(EVAP System Large Leak Detected) and/or P456(EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected) Stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any further repair of any kind.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10129298 at NHTSA
Feb 18, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10129554

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10129554 at NHTSA
Feb 18, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10129553

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - In cold ambient conditions (below-freezing temps) a vibration is felt in the front seats and floor at highway speeds during light throttle operation

Source components: SEATS · SUSPENSION.

Source record 10129553 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFV -

NHTSA communication ID: 10141161

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of the Homelink with intermittent operation or poor range. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10141161 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFV -

NHTSA communication ID: 10141159

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10141159 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-RFV-1-29-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10054806

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 EFFORT TO REPAIR IT HAS BEEN MADE. *JS

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10054806 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-12-2-20

NHTSA communication ID: 10054014

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10054014 at NHTSA
Oct 30, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-13-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10054476

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION INTO CAUSE OF NOISE, TICKING, CLICKING, RATTLING, OR TAPPING, IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. MODEL 2013-2014 RDX. *PE

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.

Source record 10054476 at NHTSA
Oct 30, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-13-20

NHTSA communication ID: 10054472

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10054472 at NHTSA
Sep 27, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10112013

NHTSA communication ID: 10053783

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: THE MIL ON, WITH DTC P2101 (THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION), AND AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED TO UNDERSTAND CAUSE OF THE CONDITION. MODEL 2013-2014 RDX. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10053783 at NHTSA
Sep 23, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-2013-09

NHTSA communication ID: 10054638

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION INTO STEERING COLUMN NOISE (CLICKING, TAPPING, TICKING OR RATTLING), WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-2014 RDX. *PE

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN.

Source record 10054638 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-09-18-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10053405

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. AHM IS REQUESTING TO COLLECT PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ANY ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. *JS

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10053405 at NHTSA
Aug 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-09-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10053305

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HONDA: SHIFT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MOVED FROM PARK. AHM REQUEST TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS. *JS

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10053305 at NHTSA
Jun 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BER-13010-A

NHTSA communication ID: 10052221

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING REGARDING AN ISSUE WHEN THE WEATHER IS FREEZING, THE FRONT (DRIVER/PASSENGER) DOOR LOCKS FREEZES AND FAILS TO UNLOCK WHEN USING KEYLESS REMOTE ACCESS, KEY CYLINDER OR OUTER DOOR HANDLE TOUCH SENSOR. MODELS 2013 RDX. *PE

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.

Source record 10052221 at NHTSA
Jun 21, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-05-16

NHTSA communication ID: 10052175

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10052175 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ASN-49584

NHTSA communication ID: 10053207

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10053207 at NHTSA
May 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ASN: 1305

NHTSA communication ID: 10052433

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · TIRES · WHEELS.

Source record 10052433 at NHTSA
Apr 9, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-3-26-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10052092

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE DANGEROUS USAGE OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS IN VEHICLES, AND SHOULD HAVE VEHICLES INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAGS ARE GENUINE, FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG.

Source record 10052092 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BER-12100-A

NHTSA communication ID: 10048999

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING (AUDIO, CRUISE CONTROL AND PADDLE SHIFTERS) AND WITH DTC 11-1 THRU 11-B, THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. MODEL 2013 RDX. *PE

Source components: STEERING · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10048999 at NHTSA