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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

250 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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BTS1802032018-02-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, clients will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
BTS1802022018-02-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
B16-0312017-12-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Service bulletin - The power tailgate doesn?t open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures. The power tailgate outer handle switch is inoperative in cold weather.
BTS1711022017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
BTS1711012017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
B16-0082017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
DLR MSG - RFP -2017-10-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any repair.
DLR MSG - Client2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer message - In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly in the 2015 MDX and TLX. Refer to VIN Inquiry status to determine which vehicles in your inventory are eligible for this update.
B17-0342017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
Service Bulletin2017-10-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
DLR MSG - Acura2017-10-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Dealer message - Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather prior to sale.
2014-2015 MDX, 22017-10-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. 2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won't Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A
Service Bulletin2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
DLR MSG - Acura2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT. Dealer message - Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather prior to sale.
2014-2015 MDX, 22017-10-04. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. 2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won't Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A
Service Bulletin2017-09-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service bulletin - In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly in the 2015 MDX and TLX.
DLR MSG - RFV -2017-09-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
DLR MSG - 2015 T2017-09-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer message - To maximize the positive effects of the updated ODMD software for 2015 TLX and MDX (and reduce client confusion), we are encouraging everyone to update all your on ground inventory immediately and of course all the inbound inventory which still requires updating as it arrives (at TQI).
DLR MSG - RFI -2017-09-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015MDXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to any repair.
Service Bulletin2017-09-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Service bulletin - After driving in reverse and steering, there is a buzz or grunt after shifting from Reverse to Drive and turning the steering wheel. For example, the client turns while backing out of a driveway, shifts to Drive, and then turns the wheels to drive off, may hear the buzz or grunt. The software that manages the electric power steering (EPS) is designed to provide good steering 'feedback' in all vehicle operating conditions. To acquire the correct 'feel,' different settings are required in reverse and forward directions. The improved software is designed to prevent the buzz or grunt during the transition of rapidly changing from Reverse to Drive while turning the wheel to maneuver the vehicle.
DLR MSG - RFI -2017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on and DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1]Heater System Malfunction) is stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to any repair.
B17-0342017-09-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
B15-0532017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])
B170152017-09-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
ENG REQ - BER1412017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.