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2014 Acura RDX
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–133 of 133, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 22, 2013–Jan 30, 2016.

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Jan 30, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16-010

NHTSA communication ID: 10088457

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10088457 at NHTSA
Dec 9, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B15-051

NHTSA communication ID: 10099958

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - WHEN THE CLIENT USES THE HFL, THE PERSON THEY ARE SPEAKING WITH MAY EXPERIENCE POOR SOUND QUALITY, STATIC, OR THE SPEAKER’S VOICE CUTTING OUT.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10099958 at NHTSA
Nov 5, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B15-051

NHTSA communication ID: 10100227

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - WHEN THE CLIENT USES THE HFL, THE PERSON THEY ARE SPEAKING WITH MAY EXPERIENCE POOR SOUND QUALITY, STATIC, OR THE SPEAKER’S VOICE CUTTING OUT. CROSS-CHECK THE HFL PART NUMBER AND THE HFL SOFTWARE VERSION TABLE IN STEP 2 OF REPAIR PROCEDURE TO VERIFY IF THE HFL CONTROL UNIT CAN BE UPDATED.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10100227 at NHTSA
Aug 21, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B15-001 - 8-21-1

NHTSA communication ID: 10107084

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: • WHEN IN THE XM MODE, THE AUDIO UNIT TURNS OFF AFTER MAKING AN HFL CALL. • THERE IS NO SOUND OR THERE IS STATIC IN THE REAR HEADPHONES (BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS). • WHEN IN XM MODE, THE XM RADIO INFORMATION ON THE CENTER DISPLAY DOES NOT MATCH THE ODMD SCREEN. • THE HFL DELETES SAVED SPEED DIAL INFORMATION AND VOICE TAGS. • THE AUDIO-NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN A CLIENT’S CD IS INSERTED. • THE VOICE COMMAND FOR THE HEATED SEATS DOES NOT WORK. • THE HFL SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN TRYING TO PLACE A CALL USING A NAME THAT CONTAINS A NON-ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER. • THE AUDIO SYSTEM DISPLAYS A GPS/LOST POWER MESSAGE ON THE IMID WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. • THE REVERSE CAMERA STAYS ON AFTER SHIFTING OUT OF REVERSE. • XM INFORMATION IS NOT SHOWING IN XM MODE ON THE IMID."

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10107084 at NHTSA
May 6, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B15-012

NHTSA communication ID: 10108482

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE ELECTRIC DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SOLENOID (EDPS) HAS EXCESSIVE OIL PRESSURE, CAUSING THE AWD INDICATOR TO COME ON AND DTC C-1858-73 (DIFFERENTIAL FLUID PRESSURE DEVIATION HIGH) TO SET.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10108482 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10108654

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10108654 at NHTSA
Mar 21, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENG REQ - BER150

NHTSA communication ID: 10108731

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10108731 at NHTSA
Mar 21, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10108725

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10108725 at NHTSA
Mar 6, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10108785

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10108785 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10108832

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10108832 at NHTSA
Feb 14, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10108837

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - The electric differential pressure solenoid (EDPS) has excessive oil pressure, causing the AWD indicator to come on and DTC C-1858-73 (differential fluid pressure deviation high) to set.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10108837 at NHTSA
Feb 10, 2015Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B-JID-02102016-3

NHTSA communication ID: 10106701

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - DEALER Q&A REGARDING 2005-2016 MULTI MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10106701 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10115208

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message is on or DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) set. During short drive cycles, the PCM may misinterpret inputs from the evaporative system.

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 10115208 at NHTSA
Dec 17, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin

NHTSA communication ID: 10115221

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10115221 at NHTSA
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
Mar 13, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129500

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10129500 at NHTSA
Feb 27, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129525

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS.

Source record 10129525 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
Feb 12, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129820

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10129820 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

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10141158

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.

Source record 10141158 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