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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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BPaS010720209052020-01-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS120220199022019-12-11. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS120220199012019-12-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. 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.
B19-0172019-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
BPaS111420199062019-11-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 MDXs with a client complaint of the vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying brakes. 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.
BPaS111420199012019-11-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS102820199012019-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS100920199012019-10-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B17-0102019-10-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. These vehicles previously had the transmission replaced because the transmission warmers leaked. In rare cases, these vehicles may have also overheated but because the issue was under investigation, a standard repair procedure hadn't been developed. Further action is needed before the vehicle is completely repaired.
BPaS092520199012019-10-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS090920199062019-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19-0032019-09-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).
BPaS081420199012019-08-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS073020192019-08-02. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS070820192019-07-23. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19-0032019-07-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].
BPaS061020199012019-06-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19-0032019-06-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].
BPaS052920192019-06-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19050B2019-06-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
BPaS052420199032019-06-01. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS052120192019-06-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS050720199032019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS043020192019-05-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS041820199012019-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better 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.