TSB: ACURA RDX (2013–2016)

Bulletin B16-002 — February 16, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDB16-002
ManufacturerACURA
ModelsRDX
Model Years2013–2016
Date IssuedFebruary 16, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJune 30, 2017
ComponentBRAKES (PWS)
Vehicles Affected28 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS TO REMEDY FRONT BRAKE NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
ACURA RDX 2016 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2016 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ACURA RDX 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2016 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2016 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
ACURA RDX 2016 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2015 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2015 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2015 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
ACURA RDX 2015 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2015 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ACURA RDX 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2014 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2014 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
ACURA RDX 2014 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2014 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ACURA RDX 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2014 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2013 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2013 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
ACURA RDX 2013 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ACURA RDX 2013 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ACURA RDX 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ACURA RDX 2013 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ACURA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (B16-002) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.