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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

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B18-0042018-02-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - While driving, the client may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
BTS1702022018-01-29. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Acura parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
B17-0262018-01-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
B18010H2018-01-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Servicenews article - Is the MIL coming on and staying on after installing the No. 15 RADIO (20 A) and No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuses at TQI? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
B18010G2018-01-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
B17-0422018-01-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. Servicenews article - Do any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper? We?re aware of the issue and have found that two of the clips on the rear bumper harness are causing too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed.
B17120D2018-01-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. Service bulletin - The front brakes squeal when the brake is released and the vehicle creeps forward, or when the vehicle is moving forward slowly and the vehicle is stopped. The shape of the front brake pads friction material.
BTS1712012018-01-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue where the navigation icon wanders or shows up in the wrong location. It happens when the vehicle is started after it?s been sitting for more than 4 hours, and is put into gear within 15 seconds.
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.
Customer Letter2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016?17 MDX vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmission may be damaged and require replacement. If the ATF warmer allows coolant and ATF to mix, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: ? The vehicle overheats ? The transmission shifts poorly ? The transmission chirps during 3-4 shift
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.
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.
B17-0262017-10-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
B17-0262017-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
B17-0262017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
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.
BTS1705012017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech line summary article - Is the MIL coming on and staying on after installing the No. 15 RADIO (20 A) and No. 16 BACKUP (10 A) fuses at TQI? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
B150392017-09-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
BTS1612012017-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Tech line summary article - We're getting reports of reduced engine power with the MIL on. Service techs are seeing DTC P0369 (CMP sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
B17-0342017-09-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).
BJA508092017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Servicenews article - While running an all DTC check with the i-HDS, are you seeing DTC P0562 (battery condition monitor module power source circuit unexpected voltage) with no other DTCs listed, yet the MIL is off and there?s no apparent symptom? If so, chances are there?s nothing wrong with the vehicle. Just clear the DTC, and recheck by cycling the ignition three times.
B15060C2017-08-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull
BPaS071020179022017-08-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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