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Acura Mdx

39 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V182000·2019-03-06

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Driver Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda vehicles because a manufacturing error in the driver's air bag inflator may cause it to explode during a crash.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, ODYSSEY, CIVIC GX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V029000·2017-01-10

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because front passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA ELEMENT, RL, RIDGELINE, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V320000·2015-05-28

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Honda is recalling specific 2001-2011 Honda and Acura vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V391000·2025-06-12

    Honda and Acura brake pedal pivot pins may not be secured

    Honda is recalling certain Acura TLX, Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles because the brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can shift the pedal out of position.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA TLX, MDX, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V858000·2023-12-18

    Fuel pump failure recall for 2013-2023 Honda and Acura vehicles

    Honda is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline and Acura ILX, MDX, RDX, RLX, TLX vehicles because the fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially causing engine stall while driving and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA PILOT, PASSPORT, CR-V HYBRID, HR-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V751000·2023-11-13

    Honda Recalls Acura and Honda Vehicles for Engine Bearing Defect

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because a manufacturing error may cause engine bearing wear, leading to stalling or fire.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA TLX, MDX, PILOT, RIDGELINE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V458000·2023-06-29

    2020–2023 Honda Ridgeline Brake Master Cylinder Separation Recall

    Honda is recalling certain 2020–2023 Ridgeline vehicles because a fastener connecting the brake booster and master cylinder may have been improperly assembled, risking brake failure and crashes.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA PASSPORT, RIDGELINE, PILOT, CIVIC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V215000·2021-03-25

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Acura and Honda vehicles because the fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA TLX, RDX, CR-V, CIVIC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V026000·2020-01-17

    Honda, Acura, and Isuzu Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Honda is recalling specific Acura, Honda, and Isuzu vehicles because driver air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate, posing a risk of injury.

    Product
    ISUZU — ISUZU, HONDA, ACURA OASIS, CIVIC, CR-V, EV PLUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V027000·2020-01-17

    Honda Recalls Vehicles for Driver Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Honda is recalling specific 2000-2003 Acura and Honda vehicles because replacement driver air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, CL, ODYSSEY, RL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19E068000·2019-10-10

    Dorman Recalls Accelerator Pedal Assemblies for Acura and Honda Vehicles

    Dorman is recalling specific accelerator pedal assemblies for Acura and Honda vehicles because the rotating portion may bind, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, RIDGELINE, CR-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V499000·2019-06-27

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because driver frontal air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V501000·2019-06-27

    Honda Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Airbag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models because the passenger frontal airbag inflator may explode, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V298000·2019-04-12

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles Due to Timing Belt Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2018-2019 Acura and Honda vehicles because timing belt teeth may separate, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA PILOT, TLX, ODYSSEY, RIDGELINE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V060000·2019-01-29

    Honda Recalls Acura and Honda Vehicles for Fuel Pump Defect

    Honda is recalling 2015-2019 Acura and Honda vehicles because fuel pump particulates may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ACCORD, TLX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V777000·2018-11-01

    Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2016-2019 HR-V, Odyssey, and Acura MDX models because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, reducing braking performance.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA HR-V, ODYSSEY, MDX, MDX SPORT HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V221000·2018-04-05

    Honda Recalls 2018 Pilot, Ridgeline, and Acura MDX for Seat Rivet Defect

    Honda is recalling 2018 Pilot, Ridgeline, and Acura MDX vehicles because improperly manufactured seat rivets may break in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA RIDGELINE, PILOT, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V417000·2016-06-09

    Honda Recalls 2015-2016 Odyssey, MDX, and Pilot for Fuel Tank Welds

    Honda is recalling specific 2015-2016 Odyssey, Acura MDX, and Pilot vehicles because fuel tank welds may separate, causing a leak that could lead to a fire.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA ODYSSEY, MDX, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V344000·2016-05-23

    Honda Recalls Vehicles for Frontal Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Honda is recalling specific Acura and Honda models from 2002-2011 because the passenger frontal air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA RL, ELEMENT, RIDGELINE, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V370000·2015-06-15

    Honda Recalls Vehicles for Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Honda is recalling specific 2001-2007 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA CIVIC, ACCORD, CIVIC GX, CIVIC HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V301000·2015-05-20

    Honda Recalls 2014-2015 Acura Vehicles for Braking System Defect

    Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Acura MDX, RLX, and RLX Hybrid vehicles because the Collision Mitigation Braking System may unexpectedly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA RLX, RLX HYBRID, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V700000·2014-11-04

    Honda Recalls Multiple Models for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Honda is recalling specific 2001-2006 models sold in high-humidity areas because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA CIVIC HYBRID, PILOT, RIDGELINE, RL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V353000·2014-06-20

    Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled for Takata Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2003-2006 vehicles sold or registered in California due to a Takata air bag inflator defect that could rupture during deployment.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA RIDGELINE, PILOT, RL, ODYSSEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V571000·2013-11-14

    Honda Recalls 2014 Acura MDX AWD for Drive Shaft Bolt Issue

    Honda is recalling 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles because drive shaft bolts may not be properly tightened, which could allow the shaft to detach and increase crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V412000·2013-09-19

    Honda Recalls 2003-2004 Odyssey and 2003 Acura MDX for Air Bag Defect

    Honda is recalling 2003-2004 Odyssey and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, ODYSSEY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V092000·2013-03-14

    Honda Recalls 2005-2006 Acura and Honda Vehicles for VSA Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2005-2006 Acura MDX, RL, and Honda Pilot vehicles because a defective capacitor may cause sudden, inadvertent braking.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA, HONDA MDX, RL, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V573000·2012-12-11

    Honda Recalls 2003-2006 Vehicles for Ignition Switch Interlock Defect

    Honda is recalling specific 2003-2006 Pilot, Odyssey, and Acura MDX vehicles because a deformed ignition switch lever may allow the vehicle to roll away if the key is removed without shifting to park.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA ODYSSEY, MDX, PILOT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V063000·2012-02-17

    Honda Recalls 2012 Pilot and Acura MDX for Fuel Leak Risk

    Honda is recalling 2012 Pilot and Acura MDX vehicles because a fuel tank valve defect may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA PILOT, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V332000·2026-05-21

    Honda and Acura vehicles recalled for faulty passenger seat weight sensor

    Honda and Acura are recalling multiple 2016–2026 model-year vehicles because the front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, causing unintended airbag deployment during a crash.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA INSIGHT, MDX, ODYSSEY, PASSPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V259000·2025-04-17

    Acura Recalls 2014-2020 MDX Vehicles for Lighting Failure Risk

    Honda is recalling 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles because moisture can cause interior and exterior lights to fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V032000·2025-01-23

    Acura MDX touchscreen can go blank hiding the rearview camera

    Honda is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles because the centre console touchscreen may go blank, so the rearview camera image does not display. This fails FMVSS 111.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V064000·2024-02-01

    Multiple Honda and Acura models recalled for defective airbag sensor

    Honda and Acura are recalling 750,114 vehicles from 2020-2022 model years. A defective front passenger seat weight sensor may fail to suppress the airbag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA ACCORD, INSIGHT, CR-V, CIVIC TYPE R
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V256000·2019-03-28

    Acura Recalls MDX Models Due to Tailgate Light Moisture Ingress

    Honda is recalling 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles because moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, causing them to fail and reducing vehicle visibility.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V417000·2015-07-01

    Honda Recalls 2014-2015 Acura MDX for Air Conditioner Bolt Defect

    Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles because air conditioning compressor bolts may lack anti-corrosion coating, posing a road hazard risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V045000·2015-01-28

    Honda Recalls 2003-2004 Odyssey and 2003 Acura MDX for Air Bag Defect

    Honda is recalling 2003-2004 Odyssey and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles because electrical noise may cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA, ACURA ODYSSEY, MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V639000·2014-10-10

    Acura Recalls MDX and RLX Models for Seat Belt Malfunction

    Honda is recalling 2014-2015 Acura MDX and 2014 RLX vehicles because seat belts may not extend or retract in low temperatures, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX, RLX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13E040000·2013-07-22

    Honda Recalls Trailer Hitch Harness Kits for 2014 Acura MDX

    Honda is recalling trailer hitch harness kits for 2014 Acura MDX vehicles because incorrect wiring may prevent power to the trailer brake controller, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V002000·2010-01-04

    Acura Recalls 2010 MDX Vehicles for Missing A-Pillar Trim Bolt

    Honda is recalling 2010 Acura MDX vehicles because a missing bolt may allow an interior trim piece to detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    ACURA — ACURA MDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20255/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 2024Not rated by NHTSA

    2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20235/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20225/5

    2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • DP26001 Defect Petition · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE12026 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:ignition

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2016 · powertrain 109 complaints, median 34,000 mi
  • 2005 · powertrain 82 complaints, median 80,000 mi
  • 2017 · powertrain 63 complaints, median 40,000 mi
  • 2022 · powertrain 60 complaints
  • 2007 · electrical 43 complaints, median 100,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

890 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 3.6/5 · 94 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.9/5 · 38 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.9/5 · 38 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2022: 3.6/5 · 147 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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