The Lemon IndexAcura MDX recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2025 Acura MDX, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 46
3 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2026 · model years 2022–2024 New: most likely still open
The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
635,808 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V721000
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2014–2020 New: most likely still open
The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
965,561 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V365000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2017–2020, 2022–2025 New: most likely still open
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
98,892 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V332000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2023–2025
The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.
259,033 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V391000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2025 · model years 2014–2020
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.
152,800 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V259000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jan 2025 · model year 2025
The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
9,221 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V032000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2020, 2022
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
750,114 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V064000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2013–2020
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
2,490,460 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V858000
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- Engine · recall issued Nov 2023 · model years 2016–2020
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
248,999 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V751000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2023 · model year 2020
The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
124,077 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V458000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2021 · model years 2019–2020
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
624,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V215000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2001–2002
These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair.
875,966 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V027000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model year 2001
These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
1,439,841 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V026000
- Speed control · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2003–2006
The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind.
3,744 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19E068000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2006
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high a…
3,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V499000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2006
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
1,657,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V501000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2018–2019
The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
93,946 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V298000
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2014–2019
Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
322,897 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V256000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2003–2006
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
1,101,534 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V182000
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2016–2018 3.5L engines only
Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
437,032 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V060000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2017–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance.
64,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V777000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018
The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets.
5,810 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V221000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2005–2006
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
308,884 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V029000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
39 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V417000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2003–2006
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,790,894 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V344000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2015 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
106,439 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V417000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2003 Hybrid only
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury…
3,498,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V370000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2003–2006
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
6,281,043 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V320000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2014–2015
In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
19,502 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V301000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2003
Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
374,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V045000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2014 · model years 2003–2005
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2014–2015
In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
43,481 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V639000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2003–2005
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 200…
133,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V353000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2014
The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened.
19,197 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V571000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2013 · model year 2003
Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
374,618 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V412000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2013 · model year 2014
The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
2,779 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13E040000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2013 · model years 2005–2006
An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application.
183,576 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V092000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2012 · model years 2003–2006
The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
807,161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V573000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2012 · model year 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.
8,709 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V063000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2010 · model year 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR ACURA 2010 MDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 7, 2009 AND NOVEMBER 14, 2009.
644 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V002000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2003–2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2005 · model years 2001–2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW H…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2001–2002
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADIN…
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2002 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER H…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your MDX?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Acura MDX have?
46 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 131.
Which Acura MDX year has the most recalls?
The 2005, with 13 campaigns. 2003: 13, 2006: 11, 2018: 10.
What are most Acura MDX recalls about?
Airbags: 16 of the 46 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (5) and brakes (4).
What is the newest Acura MDX recall?
Steering, filed Oct 2026 (NHTSA 26V721000): The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What is the biggest Acura MDX recall?
NHTSA 15V320000 (airbags, May 2015) covers 6,281,043 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator t…
How do I check if my Acura MDX has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Acura dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Acura MDX: problems and best years · All Acura recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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