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2005 Acura TSX
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–44 of 44, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 1, 2004–Jul 11, 2019.

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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.

Jul 11, 2019Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DORE5C4S09

NHTSA communication ID: 10165333

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10165333 at NHTSA
Jul 10, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B07-025

NHTSA communication ID: 10143211

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10143211 at NHTSA
Apr 17, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BTS180402

NHTSA communication ID: 10135110

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10135110 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BJA46167

NHTSA communication ID: 10193392

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

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

Source record 10193392 at NHTSA
Nov 23, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B05-018

NHTSA communication ID: 10100462

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10100462 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B98015

NHTSA communication ID: 10211608

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10211608 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - Acura

NHTSA communication ID: 10128529

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10128529 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - Stop S

NHTSA communication ID: 10128558

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL.

Source record 10128558 at NHTSA
Mar 12, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-27-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10055120

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE

Source components: ENGINE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source record 10055120 at NHTSA
Feb 27, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129517

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source record 10129517 at NHTSA
Feb 12, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10129812

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10129812 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - Safety

NHTSA communication ID: 10129822

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For some time, the countermeasure hoses and required repair parts have been in stock as part of special campaign parts kits available for dealer ordering.

Source components: POWER TRAIN · STEERING.

Source record 10129822 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR MSG - RFP -

NHTSA communication ID: 10141148

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10141148 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2014Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-2-11-14

NHTSA communication ID: 10054809

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY FURTHER EFFORT TOWARD REPAIRS. *JS

Source components: ENGINE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source record 10054809 at NHTSA
Sep 27, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10-11-2013

NHTSA communication ID: 10053751

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: SOME VEHICLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED DUE TO HESITATION OF THE ENGINE AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AS TO THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TSX. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10053751 at NHTSA
Sep 23, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-09-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10054478

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TX, TSX. *PE

Source components: ENGINE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source record 10054478 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B-PAS-09122013-9

NHTSA communication ID: 10086742

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"DEAR MESSAGE -AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2004-2008 TSXS WITH A COMPLAINT OF THE ENGINE HESITATION. 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: ENGINE.

Source record 10086742 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN-09-25-20

NHTSA communication ID: 10054091

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HESITATION OF ENGINES IN SOME VEHICLES AND WHAT IS THE CAUSE. MODEL 2004-2008 TSX. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10054091 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
Jan 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-12-001

NHTSA communication ID: 10043249

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10043249 at NHTSA
Jan 4, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ASB-09-030

NHTSA communication ID: 10043247

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THE RETAINERS THAT IS BONDED TO BODY MAY BE DAMAGED OR COMES OFF WHEN REMOVING WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM. *PE

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 10043247 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-0708

NHTSA communication ID: 10037486

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM

Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.

Source record 10037486 at NHTSA
Feb 2, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10-002

NHTSA communication ID: 10033128

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: REAR WHEELS HOWL OR GROWL. SOME REAR WHEEL SENSORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER THE REAR HUB BEARING UNIT. IF THE NOISY HUB BEARING UNIT IS RUSTY, REPLACE IT AND THE WHEEL SENSOR. IF THE NOISY HUB BEARING UNIT IS NOT RUSTY, REPLACE JUST THE HUB BEARING UNIT. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.

Source record 10033128 at NHTSA
May 31, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-026

NHTSA communication ID: 10025524

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Source record 10025524 at NHTSA
May 9, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-06-050

NHTSA communication ID: 10032775

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAIN 2002-2006. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SETTLEMENT REQUIRES YOU TO HONOR A 5 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIOD FOR ALL WARRANTIES. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10032775 at NHTSA
May 9, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

06050

NHTSA communication ID: 10021971

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10021971 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07041

NHTSA communication ID: 10023971

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT. *NJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.

Source record 10023971 at NHTSA
Mar 10, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07016

NHTSA communication ID: 10021326

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS. *KB

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10021326 at NHTSA
Oct 16, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1006

NHTSA communication ID: 10021177

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10021177 at NHTSA
Dec 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1205

NHTSA communication ID: 10018865

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10018865 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018322

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018322 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018114

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10018114 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018108

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC. *JB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10018108 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018050

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018050 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018043

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THREEBOND 1216F LIQUID GASKET NOW AVAILABLE. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10018043 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018037

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

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

Source record 10018037 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018036

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10018036 at NHTSA
Jun 24, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05015

NHTSA communication ID: 10017506

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR.

Source record 10017506 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016260

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016260 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10014774 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014773

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM RADIO ONLY RECIEVES CHANNELS 0 1 & 247. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10014773 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014766

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10014766 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013891

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE. *NM

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10013891 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013874

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME. *NM

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10013874 at NHTSA