TSB List for the 2011 Acura RL

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 RL are official communications between Acura & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • AIR BAGS
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087445

      "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION MAY BE EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU GET A VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN, BE SURE TO RUN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST USING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST JOB AID IN SIS. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS10032016904

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086986

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS09152016902

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086261

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS09092016901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086202

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BPAS08312016902

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086134

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #B-PAS-07282016-9

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084583

      DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #BPAS11022016902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100148

      DEALER MESSAGES - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #BTS160705

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100149

      "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #16-003

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076467

      Torque Converter Shudder A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Replace the torque converter and update the PCM software. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #B16-060

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098930

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B16-060

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098930

      "SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-003

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087550

      SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED AND THE PCM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII PO

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086306

      POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #B-PS-03312016-30

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099422

      DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT ... Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-03252016-3

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088187

      "DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-03252016-3

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088202

      "DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.25.16" Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-03182016-3

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087982

      "DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-03182016-3

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088001

      "DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.18.16" Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-02262016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087551

      DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-02262016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087721

      UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #B-AP-02172016-30

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088365

      DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 ACURA MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW ... Read More »

    • TSB #B-CA-02152016-30

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088369

      "DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #B16-010

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088457

      SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER?S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. Read More »

    • TSB #B-CA-01302016-90

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088461

      DEALER MESSAGE - ALTHOUGH VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL ARE NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME, POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN LOADED INTO THE SYSTEM FOR STOP SALE PURPOSES. Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII FL

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086291

      FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_FLORIDA D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086288

      LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII NE

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086302

      ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #B-PS-03312016-30

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099422

      DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT ... Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII PO

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086306

      POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #B-PS-03312016-30

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099422

      DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT ... Read More »

    • TSB #BPS-03312016-302

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099472

      VIDEO - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG ... Read More »

    • TSB #B-AN-02252016-30

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099507

      DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE. Read More »

    • TSB #BAN-02252016-302

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099508

      DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE. Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-02192016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099509

      DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). Read More »

    • TSB #B-ANS-02192016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099510

      "STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 02.19.16" Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII NE

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086302

      ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B-JID-02032016-9

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088462

      DEALER MESSAGE - PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AFFECTED 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #B05-018

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100462

      SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII FL

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086291

      FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII PO

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086306

      POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_FLORIDA D

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086288

      LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_TEXT MESS

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086308

      TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_TEXT MESS

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086381

      US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

    • TSB #TAKATA_HAWAII NE

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086302

      ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. Read More »

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