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Acura Zdx warranty claim denied?
82 manufacturer communications on file
18 warranty extensions / campaigns 2010–2024 model years covered
If your Acura ZDX warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone—and the dealer's decision isn't necessarily the final word. Manufacturer records filed with NHTSA show 82 documented service communications for this model, including 18 warranty extensions or service campaigns covering known issues such as airbag inflator concerns and oil control ring/piston problems in certain 3.7L V6-equipped vehicles. These filings confirm that Acura and American Honda have acknowledged specific defects and, in many cases, extended coverage for affected repairs.
A denial at the service counter doesn't always account for these documented extensions, related technical service bulletins, or how your vehicle's repair history lines up with them. Denials are often issued based on incomplete information, and many are reconsidered once the right documentation is presented.
ClaimRight reviews your specific repair records against the manufacturer's own published bulletins and extension programs to see whether your denial may be eligible for reconsideration. This assessment is free, and there's no obligation to move forward. Understanding what the manufacturer has already acknowledged about your vehicle is a useful first step before accepting a denial as final.
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What Acura has documented for the Zdx
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2022-04-08 · B18-020
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
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2020-03-10 · B20-006
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-03-10 · B20-011
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-10-02 · B19-052
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided th...
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2019-08-31 · BBOM08312019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to e...
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2019-04-30 · B18-009
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the...
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2019-01-18 · B19-002
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-01-16 · BBOM01162019901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns re...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-08 · B18-026
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-07 · B18-024
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-01 · B18-022
Warranty extension 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 Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2017-03-24 · CUSTOMER LETTER
Warranty extension "CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR...
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2016-11-08 · B16020
Warranty extension Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?09 MDX and 2010 ZDX Front Active Damper - This bulletin will expire May 8, 2017. In cold areas, the front active dampers may be suscept...
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2016-11-08 · B16021
Warranty extension Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers are...
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2016-11-08 · B16022
Warranty extension Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?09 MDX and 2010 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount of...
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2016-11-08 · B16023
Warranty extension Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount...
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2016-11-08 · BCA11082016901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Ac...
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2024-06-28 · B24-042
Service Bulletin - The procedure for the sunroof/sunshade motor initialization in Service Information is incorrect. Use the revised procedure outlined in this service bulletin.
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2019-08-10 · B19-006
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-05-10 · B18-059
Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger...
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2019-02-14 · ONL6C502142019
Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine o...
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2018-03-09 · B17-005
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter....
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2018-03-09 · B17-007
Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/...
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2018-02-14 · BVE02142018901
Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
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Common questions
Why was my Acura ZDX warranty claim denied?
Claims are often denied due to paperwork issues, mileage or date cutoffs, or a dealer's determination that the repair falls outside standard coverage. However, manufacturers sometimes issue separate warranty extensions or service campaigns for specific known defects that aren't automatically applied at the counter, which can affect whether a denial holds up.
Can a denied warranty claim be reversed?
Denied claims are sometimes reconsidered when additional documentation, repair history, or applicable manufacturer bulletins are presented. Acura has filed 18 warranty extension or service campaign notices for the ZDX with NHTSA, and reviewing whether your repair matches one of these programs is a reasonable step before treating a denial as final.
What is a warranty extension bulletin and does it apply to my ZDX?
A warranty extension bulletin is a manufacturer notice acknowledging a specific defect and extending coverage for repairs related to it, separate from the standard warranty. For the ZDX, documented extensions include airbag inflator settlements and 3.7L V6 oil control ring issues. Whether one applies depends on your vehicle's model year, engine, and repair details.
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