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Service bulletins for the 2020 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.

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

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B26-0232026-10-01. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Service Bulletin - The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result in a fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 (EVAP system leak detected) to be set.
BEBM092520269012026-10-01. Other. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Dealer Message - The fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing, resulting in fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 (EVAP system leak detected) to be set.
B22-0092025-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
B24-0222025-03-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
B24-0222024-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
B24040A2024-05-15. Other. ENGINE. Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the EGR/VVT OBD Monitor Readiness status group. Due to some customer’s driving patterns, they may not drive in the fashion needed to operate the VTEC (EGR/VVT) that only operates above 5,350 rpm to run the OBD monitoring. Therefore, the EGR/VVT OBD monitor group readiness status is not set to “Complete” when the customer presents their vehicle to a Smog Check station for inspection.
B23-0352024-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
B23-0352023-12-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
ONL6AX070520232023-07-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.
B23-0092023-04-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.
BTI&121320229042022-12-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BTI&112820229032022-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BTI&110720229052022-11-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BTI&102120229032022-10-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BTI&100620229082022-10-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B21-0172022-10-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
B21-0152022-10-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
BTS220602A2022-07-07. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech line summary article - Clients are experiencing multiple warning lights coming on with DTC C1600-94 Precision All Wheel Steer System Unexpected Operation. Do an all DTC check. If you can duplicate and related codes are present, follow the appropriate troubleshooting. If you cannot duplicate the contention after clearing the DTC, then follow up with the client and document the driving conditions needed to replicate the client’s complaint.
Defect Code 6T6,2022-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for starter and starter relays and a valve adjustment related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
Defect Code 6AX,2022-07-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
BTI&051020229012022-06-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & 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.
B980152022-05-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
BTI&041320229012022-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. 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.
BTS2204012022-05-06. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech line summary article - Clients are experiencing multiple warning lights coming on with DTC C1600-94 (Precision All Wheel Steer System Unexpected Operation). You need to do an all DTC check. If you can duplicate and related codes are present, follow the appropriate troubleshooting. If you cannot duplicate the contention after clearing the DTC then follow up with the client and document the driving conditions needed to replicate the complaint.
B22-0092022-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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