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2011 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/11/17 NHTSA ID: 10098946
TSB ID: A13-021

Service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: ? p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). ? p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). note: the symptom may be intermittent a
09/23/13 NHTSA ID: 10052884
TSB ID: A-13-021

Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. the rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. also included model civic si model year 2002-2005. *js
12/27/16 Engine NHTSA ID: 10087261
TSB ID: A02-053

Service bulletin - all of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed ignition key is used. the type 4 system is different than previous systems in that the transponder id code in the k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128878
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128880
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128879
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
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02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128559
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Stop S

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128564
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pres
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128577
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128578
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128531
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
12/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10124983
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
10/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118840
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
09/28/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118182
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
09/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118031
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
08/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115209
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
07/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108579
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
07/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108532
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
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07/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108445
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG S

Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
07/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108461
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG S

Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108186
TSB ID: SERVICE BULLETIN

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 if the vehicle was re
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108257
TSB ID: A14-045

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal p
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108232
TSB ID: A15-040

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 if the vehicle was re
05/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100701
TSB ID: A15-040

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
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05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099821
TSB ID: A15-040

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 ma
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099910
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG R

Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099909
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG R

Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
12/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086302
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
08/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10115219
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
12/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086381
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086288
TSB ID: TAKATA_FLORIDA D

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.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086306
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086308
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086291
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.

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Honda Element TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.