Service bulletins for the 2017 Acura TLX
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.
146 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| BTI&01032022912 | 2022-01-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
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| BTI&01032022904 | 2022-01-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BTI&12152021902 | 2021-12-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BTI&11292021909 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BTI&11292021903 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| BTI&11162021904 | 2021-11-24. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BTI&10302021902 | 2021-11-03. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BTI&10202021901 | 2021-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2017 MDXs, RDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P2652 (Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch B [Bank 1] Stuck On) & P3400 (Valve Pause System [VPS] Stuck Off Bank 1) stored. Client may also complain of rough engine running conditions. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| BTI&10132021901 | 2021-10-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BPaS09272021 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BPaS09232021902 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| BPaS08302021 | 2021-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. 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. |
| B19-003 | 2020-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; 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]). |
| BPaS10302020 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) understands certain 2021 TLX have left the factory without the correct procedural inspection of the intercooler turbo hose. Suspect units were delivered to your dealership prior to the inspection. Please inspect the turbo hose of VINs from the list that may be in your inventory. |
| B20-015 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration. |
| B19-003 | 2020-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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]). |
| B14-025 | 2020-09-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up. |
| B20-015 | 2020-09-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration. |
| B14-025 | 2020-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up. |
| BPaS06152020 | 2020-06-25. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. |
| BPaS05292020 | 2020-06-04. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. |
| BPaS02202020901 | 2020-02-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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 inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| BPaS02052020 | 2020-02-11. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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 inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| BPaS01282020 | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs & 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the vehicle by placing the gear into the Park position and pressing the Start button. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| B19-017 | 2019-11-26. 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.