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2019 Acura MDX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Acura MDX has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 192 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Acura dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2019 Acura MDX separately as MDX Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Acura MDX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Acura MDX owner complaints

Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura MDX, describing incidents dated February 8, 2019 to October 24, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 78 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
  • Electrical System 42 complaints
  • Power Train 32 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 25 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 22 complaints

Of the 192 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 192 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773910 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine failed to restart after the Auto START/STOP was engaged. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the engine failed to automatically restart after releasing the brake pedal. The contact shifted…

  • ODI #11773721 · Filed

    On Saturday 10/24/26 at approximately 6:45 PM I pulled into my garage and pressed the engine button to shutdown the car after parking in my home garage. I was about to open the door and exit when the engine started again. I shutdown the engine once again and safely exited the car with my 13year old…

  • ODI #11769824 · Filed

    Many customers complained about the LKAS Camera overheating and faulty.

Read all 192 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Acura MDX in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Rear Suspension Components May Fail

NHTSA #26V365000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 965,561 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign AOU, AOT

Defect description

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Safety consequence

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

NHTSA #26V332000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 98,892 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 6, 2026

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Safety consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Vehicle Lighting Failure

NHTSA #25V259000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported April 17, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 152,800 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign FLI · Owners notified May 28, 2025 · Vehicles built October 22, 2012 – December 22, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Safety consequence

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,490,460 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign KGC, KGD · Owners notified March 29, 2024

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear

NHTSA #23V751000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice

Reported November 13, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 248,999 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign XG1, GG0 · Owners notified March 28, 2024 · Vehicles built June 3, 2016 – March 20, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Safety consequence

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #21V215000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported March 25, 2021 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 624,552 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 18, 2021

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Timing Belt Teeth May Separate

NHTSA #19V298000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Belts and Associated Pulleys · NHTSA notice

Reported April 12, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 93,946 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign L4M, Z4L · Owners notified June 7, 2019 · Vehicles built July 12, 2018 – December 3, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Safety consequence

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Possible Loss of a Tailgate Lid Light

NHTSA #19V256000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 322,897 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign M49 · Owners notified May 7, 2019 · Vehicles built April 11, 2018 – October 22, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Safety consequence

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135

NHTSA #18V777000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 64,785 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign C31, L30 · Owners notified December 11, 2018 · Vehicles built June 27, 2018 – September 4, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Acura MDX model years

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