Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 RDX 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)

    • TSB #BPAS10062016902

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086989

      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 #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129554

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10118837

      Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B23040A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237044

      Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. Read More »

    • TSB #B21120A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207004

      ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211079

      Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208848

      Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169499

      Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139586

      Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM05242018901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139576

      Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. 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 #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 #B-JID-02102016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106700

      "DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, WE INFORMED YOU THAT ACURA IS PUTTING IN PLACE A NUMBER OF PROVISIONS AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOU AND OUR CLIENTS AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL ... Read More »

    • TSB #B-APS-02082016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106695

      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 #B-FTD-02052016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106698

      "DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NO��FIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #B-JID-02052016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106699

      "DEALER MESSAGE - WE?VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE?VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO ... 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 »

    • TSB #B-JID-02102016-3

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10106701

      DEALER MESSAGE - DEALER Q&A REGARDING 2005-2016 MULTI MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. 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 #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211079

      Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208848

      Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. 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 #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 »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #Service Bulletin

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115221

      Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #BPO05022022901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213560

      Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208848

      Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-020

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139586

      Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM05242018901

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139576

      Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #B98015

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211608

      Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. Read More »

    • 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 »

    • TSB #ASN-49584

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053207

      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 »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #AHPa11112016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116762

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers Read More »

    • TSB #AHPa11112016902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116763

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers Read More »

    • TSB #BASN11112016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116782

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - ... Read More »

    • TSB #AHPa11102016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116761

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers Read More »

    • TSB #APaS11102016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116767

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL). Read More »

    • TSB #APaS11102016902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116768

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - ... Read More »

    • TSB #BPaS11102016901

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116788

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL). Read More »

    • TSB #BPaS11102016902

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116789

      Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - ... Read More »