# Service bulletin BPaS05292020

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10176148
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-06\-04
- Manufacturer's number: BPaS05292020
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-05\-29
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2014\-2019 MDXs \& 2015\-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better 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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176148-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10176148-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2019 ACURA MDX
- 2015 to 2019 ACURA TLX

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024262](/recalls/tc/2024262.md), 2024-05-06: Fuel System
- [2023679](/recalls/tc/2023679.md), 2023-12-18: Fuel System
- [23V858000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V858000.md), 2023-12-18: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [2021182](/recalls/tc/2021182.md), 2021-03-26: Fuel System
- [21V215000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V215000.md), 2021-03-25: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [19V060000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V060000.md), 2019-01-29: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [17V424000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V424000.md), 2017-06-30: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- [16V417000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V417000.md), 2016-06-09: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- [2016278](/recalls/tc/2016278.md), 2016-06-03: Fuel System

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [B26\-025](/bulletins/11037721.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Service Bulletin \- The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut\-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result in a fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 \(EVAP system leak detected\) to be set.
- [B26\-023](/bulletins/11037720.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Service Bulletin \- The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut\-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result in a fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 \(EVAP system leak detected\) to be set.
- [BEBM09252026901](/bulletins/11037712.md), 2026-10-01, Other: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Dealer Message \- The fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut\-off valve flap seal from sealing, resulting in fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 \(EVAP system leak detected\) to be set.
- [ONL6AX01302026](/bulletins/11028523.md), 2026-02-06, Other: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Owner Notification Letter \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with a new PGM\-FI software update to fix this issue.
- [B23\-035](/bulletins/10247626.md), 2023-12-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin \- Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 \(Evaporative Emission \(EVAP\) System Purge Flow Malfunction\).
- [B21\-017](/bulletins/10222453.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin \- \(Repair Procedure Revision\) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 \(Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low\) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
- [B21\-015](/bulletins/10222451.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin \- \(Repair Procedure Revision\) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 \(Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low\) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
- [B21\-013](/bulletins/10222448.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin \- \(Repair Procedure Revision\) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 \(Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low\) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
- [ONLJ8F20220830](/bulletins/10219545.md), 2022-09-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Owner notification \- Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module \(PCM\) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic \(OBD\) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.
- [Defect Code 6AX,](/bulletins/10215500.md), 2022-07-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Customer letter \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM\-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."

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