# Service bulletins for the 2013 Acura MDX

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.

88 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [B98015](/bulletins/10211608.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- [DOR\-M9J4S\-07](/bulletins/10177599.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. 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 longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- [B19\-052](/bulletins/10165772.md), 2019-10-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 this service bulletin \(19\-052\) as a mechanism to cover clients that were not able to have repairs completed during the initial 6\-month eligibility period on service bulletin \(19\-006\).
- [BBOM08312019](/bulletins/10164476.md), 2019-09-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles, whichever comes first. In addition, all vehicles were provided a grace period until August 31, 2019 and were covered regardless of time in service or mileage.
- [B19\-006](/bulletins/10163804.md), 2019-08-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B19\-006](/bulletins/10160547.md), 2019-05-30, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10159442.md), 2019-05-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any states law. To check for vehicle eligibility, you must do a VIN status inquiry.
- [B19\-006](/bulletins/10153886.md), 2019-02-26, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any states law. To check for vehicle eligibility, you must do a VIN status inquiry.
- [ONL6C502142019](/bulletins/10153515.md), 2019-02-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability to return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, resulting in excessive engine oil consumption.
- [BBOM01162019901](/bulletins/10152760.md), 2019-02-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the powertrain warranty coverage to cover engine issues related to excessive oil consumption from the original coverage of 6 years/70,000 miles to 8 years/125,000 miles whichever tisfaction and confidence, any affected vehicles from now until September 1, 2019 will be covered regardless of time in service or mileage.
- [B19\-006](/bulletins/10152759.md), 2019-02-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\); ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B16\-063](/bulletins/10145421.md), 2018-10-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosedas a bad Torque Converter \(TC\). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the "ATF Service Due" message has not appeared. Make sure the vehicle is updated by referring to the INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
- [B16\-062](/bulletins/10145420.md), 2018-10-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. 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. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10142625.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\); EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [DLR MSG \- RFV \-](/bulletins/10141159.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [DLR MSG \- RFP \-](/bulletins/10141153.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Dealer message \- American Honda \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2010 \& 2013 MDXs \& TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
- [BBOM05242018901](/bulletins/10139576.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. 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 driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10136440.md), 2018-05-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10134383.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10133041.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B18\-009](/bulletins/10133026.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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 crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
- [B16\-063](/bulletins/10133008.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. 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/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter \(TC\). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the ?ATF Service Due? message has not appeared.
- [B16\-062](/bulletins/10133007.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
- [B18010F](/bulletins/10130041.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 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 recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
- [DLR MSG \- RFP \-](/bulletins/10129817.md), 2018-03-12, Service bulletin: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Dealer message \- American Honda \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2010 \& 2013 MDXs \& TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.

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