2004 Acura TL TSBs

123 manufacturer communications for the 2004 Acura TL sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2004 TL problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

123Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine28 bulletins
Electrical21 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain15 bulletins
Body & structure10 bulletins
Brakes & stability7 bulletins
Airbags4 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 123 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Suspension DORE5C4S09 July 11, 2019

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore…

Service bulletin BJA46167 January 1, 2017

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

Service bulletin B05-018 November 23, 2016

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

Airbags TAKATA_FLORIDA D August 29, 2016

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.

Service bulletin B98015 March 18, 2016

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

Airbags DLR MSG - Acura August 6, 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

Airbags DLR MSG - Stop S July 23, 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029,…

Engine · Speed control IN-27-14 March 12, 2014

ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX.

Speed control DLR MSG - RFP - February 27, 2014

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully…

Engine DLR MSG - RFP - February 12, 2014

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully…

Service bulletin Service Bulletin February 12, 2014

Service bulletin - Some symptoms related to the HandsFreeLink (HFL) system can be difficult to diagnose. Before beginning troubleshooting, it is extremely important to determine if the problem exists with the client?s cell phone, the vehicle?s HFL system, the navigation system,…

Speed control · Engine IN-2-11-14 January 29, 2014

HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY…

Electrical DLR MSG - RFP - January 29, 2014

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully…

Engine · Speed control IN-09-10 September 23, 2013

ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TX, TSX.

Service bulletin ASN-49584 June 1, 2013

ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.

Transmission & drivetrain SB11-004 January 26, 2013

ACURA: CLUTCH PEDAL POPS, SQUEAKS, OR CLICKS.

Electrical 04016 October 22, 2011

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2195 OR P2197. ACURA. *MJ SUPERSEDES 04-016, DATED MAY 21, 2004. *TT UPDATED 11/4/11.

Engine SB-06-013 October 22, 2011

ACURA: VEHICLE EXPERIENCING HARD STARTING AND/OR A LONG CRANK TIME.

Engine SB-11-007 May 20, 2011

HONDA ACURA: THERE IS A KNOCKING OR VIBRATION FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSED THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TO CRACK.

Wheels & tires SB-0708 November 1, 2010

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING.

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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.