2002 Acura TL TSBs

194 manufacturer communications for the 2002 Acura TL sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2002 TL problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

194Communications

What the bulletins cover

Airbags41 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain36 bulletins
Engine23 bulletins
Electrical21 bulletins
Visibility & wipers11 bulletins
Brakes & stability8 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 194 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Airbags B20-008 March 10, 2020

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

Airbags B18-041 October 26, 2018

Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before October 26, 2018 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

Service bulletin B18034 August 9, 2018

Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were…

Engine BBOM08092018901 August 9, 2018

Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.

Airbags B18-017 May 24, 2018

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

Electrical B18010I January 10, 2018

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

Electrical B18010I January 10, 2018

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

Service bulletin BTS170801 September 26, 2017

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

Electrical BTS170801 August 31, 2017

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

Transmission & drivetrain B90-009 August 30, 2017

Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disassembly that is covered under any of the programs listed.

Service bulletin BJA46167 January 1, 2017

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

Service bulletin B05-018 November 23, 2016

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

Service bulletin B98015 March 18, 2016

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

Airbags B15-033 December 22, 2015

"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS…

Fuel system B99-040 December 8, 2015

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES IN THIS…

Airbags ACURA - AIRBAG R December 2, 2015

POSTER OF LISTED ACURA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL - ENGLISH.

Airbags ACURA - AIRBAG R December 2, 2015

POSTER OF LISTED ACURA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL - SPANISH.

Airbags B15-033 September 16, 2015

"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS…

Airbags B10-026 - 7-25-1 July 25, 2015

SERVICE BULLETIN - IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 10-026 ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2015. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW.

Airbags B14-029 June 19, 2015

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-033, RECALL: DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 14-029 ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2015. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED"

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.