Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid 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 AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #ONLJ8F20220830

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219545

      Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #BBOM09152020

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180020

      Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #B18-073

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152443

      Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #ONLJ8F20220830

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219545

      Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #ONLJ8F11022020

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182478

      Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Read More »

    • TSB #B20-018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10173188

      Service Bulletin - The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate and set DTC P061B (PCM internal malfunction torque calculation). Read More »

    • TSB #B19-005

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154478

      "Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. Read More »

    • TSB #B19-004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152768

      Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #B19-004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152768

      Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #B20-039

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180018

      "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear ... Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM09152020

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180020

      Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

    • TSB #B20-039

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180018

      "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #ONLJ8F20220830

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219545

      Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163188

      Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. Read More »

    • TSB #B19-005

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154478

      "Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153508

      Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #B20-039

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180018

      "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear ... Read More »

    • TSB #BBOM09152020

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180020

      Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble ... Read More »

    • TSB #B20-018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10173188

      Service Bulletin - The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate and set DTC P061B (PCM internal malfunction torque calculation). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #B19-019

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232964

      Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #B18-073

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152443

      Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #B23-008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232253

      Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #B20-022

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10173888

      Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame. Read More »

    • TSB #B19-017

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168310

      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. Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • TSB #B23-008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232253

      Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #B23-008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232253

      Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B20-039

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180018

      "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear ... Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147308

      Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit. 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 »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163188

      Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147308

      Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163188

      Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153508

      Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software. Read More »

    • TSB #B18-060

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10147308

      Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Read More »