Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 RLX 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.
SERVICE BULLETIN - IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE STEERING COLUMN SCREECHES OR SQUEALS WHEN IT MOVES IN OR OUT, POTENTIALLY CAUSED BY PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STEERING COLUMN GEARBOX COMPONENTS. Read More »
ACURA: WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING SMALL TURNING MOVEMENTS, SIDE TO SIDE, WITH STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS A MOANING OR RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2014 RLX. Read More »
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU HEARING A HIGH-PITCH SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING? WE?RE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS & 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. Read More »
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU HEARING A HIGH-PITCH SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING? WE?RE AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS, RDXS & 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS COLLECTING A HEALTHY FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY FROM CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS, RDXS & 2014-2016 RLXS WHICH FIT A SPECIFIC CRITERIA. Read More »
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. Read More »
HONDA 2013-2014 RIDGELINE LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING ON , EVEN WITH PLENTY OF BRAKE FLUID. AMERICAN HONDA WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE MAKING REPAIRS. *LJ Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
HONDA CRV 2007-2009 UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING FAILURE OF DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FOR THE DRIVERS DOOR, WHICH APPLIES TO ANY OF THE FRONT OR REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS. *LJ Read More »
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A SQUEAL DURING ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) OPERATION. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE BRAKE CALIPER. Read More »
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM ... Read More »
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TIMING BELT AREA MAKES A CHIRP AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. THIS RESULTS FROM THE TIMING BELT CONTACTING THE BACK EDGE OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. Read More »
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TIMING BELT AREA MAKES A CHIRP AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP. THIS RESULTS FROM THE TIMING BELT CONTACTING THE BACK EDGE OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DURING ENGINE OPERATION. Read More »
SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. Read More »
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A SQUEAL DURING ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) OPERATION. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION IN THE BRAKE CALIPER. Read More »
ACURA: IN THE I-MID IS A MESSAGE DISPLAYING THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGING SYSTEM OF THE 12 VOLT BATTERY THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY LIN BUS COMMUNICATION. MODEL 2014 RLX. *PE Read More »
ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BY UPDATING THE SOFTWARE, KNOWN AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUGS, CAN BE REPAIRED WITH USB DEVICE. MODEL 2014 RLX. *PE Read More »
ACURA: INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE DANGEROUS USAGE OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS IN VEHICLES, AND SHOULD HAVE VEHICLES INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAGS ARE GENUINE, FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2017 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF AN ACCESSORY DECK LID SPOILER LOOSE, WARPED, AND/OR LIFTING. Read More »
ACURA: LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR IS ON AND TIRE(S) NEED AIR ADDED, ON A REGULAR BASIS, DUE PRESSURE OF TIRE BEING LOW. MODEL 2014-15 RLX. *PE Read More »
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. Read More »
ACURA: LOW TIRE PRESSURE/TPMS INDICATOR IS ON AND TIRE(S) NEED AIR ADDED, ON A REGULAR BASIS, DUE PRESSURE OF TIRE BEING LOW. MODEL 2014-15 RLX. *PE Read More »
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. Read More »
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
NO SOFTWARE UPDATES SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE 2014 RLX HYBRID UNITS DUE TO A BUG THAT MAKES THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT UNRESPONSIVE *CN Read More »
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. Read More »
ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. Read More »
