NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
170 reportsMileage unknown · Jun 18, 2019
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V256000 (AIR BAGS). THE NOTICE STATED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ACURA OF PEORIA (309-692-7800, 7500 NORTH ALLEN RD, PEORIA, IL 61614), WHICH WAS NOT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V256000 (AIR BAGS). THE NOTICE STATED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ACURA OF PEORIA (309-692-7800, 7500 NORTH ALLEN RD, PEORIA, IL 61614), WHICH WAS NOT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING PART AVAILABILITY AND DEALER LOCATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF CONSUMER STATED TAILGATE LIGHT GASKET THAT MAY LEAD TO TAIL LIGHT FAILURE. WE HAVE TWO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIPS BUT OUR CASEWORKER SAID NEITHER COULD DO THE RECALL WORK. REPAIR WAS DONE AT PEOIRA,IL (NEAREST ACURA DEALER). 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
NHTSA ODI #11220992
69,000 miles · May 17, 2019
Exterior LightingStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE ENTERED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LIFTGATE TAIL LIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE ENTERED THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LIFTGATE TAIL LIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA ODI #11208281
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2019
Exterior Lighting
TAIL AND STOP LIGHTS COLLECTING MOISTURE. POSSIBLY RESULT IN: A BLOWN FUSE, WHICH DISABLES THE FRONT AND REAR POSITION LIGHTS, REDUCES VEHICLE VISIBILITY AND INCREASES RISK OF A CRASH. CONTINENTAL ACURA OF NAPERVILLE AND ACURA ATOMOBILE DIVISION OF AMERICASN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REFUSE TO REPLACE IT .
NHTSA ODI #11208059
Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2019
Exterior Lighting
IN OCTOBER OF 2018, BOTH MY RIGHT SIDE HATCH/LID TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND BODY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FILLED WITH WATER RENDERING THEM BOTH INOPERATIVE. DEALER REPLACE BOTH HATCH AND BODY TAIL LIGHT WHICH I PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT BOTH LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD SCRATCHES WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRA…
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IN OCTOBER OF 2018, BOTH MY RIGHT SIDE HATCH/LID TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND BODY TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FILLED WITH WATER RENDERING THEM BOTH INOPERATIVE. DEALER REPLACE BOTH HATCH AND BODY TAIL LIGHT WHICH I PAID FOR OUT OF POCKET. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT BOTH LIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAD SCRATCHES WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE EVEN THOUGH NO SCRATCHES WERE EVIDENT. AFTER REPLACEMENT, I REQUESTED THAT THE ORIGINAL FAILED LIGHTS BE GIVEN BACK TO ME. AFTER INSPECTION THERE WERE NO SCRATCHES OR DEFECTS. THE GASKETS HOWEVER WERE LOOSE AND WORN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE HATCH/LID TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS COVERED BY RECALL DUE TO WATER PENETRATING INSIDE THE LENDS. ACURA DEALER AGAIN REPLACE/REPAIRED BOTH HATCH TAIL LIGHTS PER RECALL. THE BODY TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT UNDER RECALL AND WERE NOT REPAIRED EVEN THOUGH ONE HAD TO BE REPLACE EARLIER DUE TO SAME WATER ISSUE.BODY TAIL LIGHTS/GASKET IS ALSO DEFECTIVE. GASKETS/LIGHTS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED/REPAIRED.
NHTSA ODI #11203658
50,000 miles · Apr 23, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LEAKING AND HOLDING WATER CAUSING DEGRADED ILLUMINATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD. THIS IS KNOWN RECALL ISSUE WITH ACURA TSL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ACURA MDX TAIL LAMPS, BOTH MADE OF SIMILAR CONSTRUCTION.
NHTSA ODI #11203041
60,000 miles · Apr 5, 2019
EngineVehicle Speed Control
NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE USED IT STARTED THIS LURCHING AND HESITATIONS IN MOVEMENT, THIS CAN ALSO BE OBSERVED (THE JUMPS AND HESITATIONS) IN RPMS ON THE TAC. THIS IS OCCURRING CONSISTENTLY PRIMARILY WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH; THIS DOES NOT STOP UNLESS YOU ACCELERATE QUICKLY OR ALLOW YOUR SPEED TO DROP BELOW 20 MPH
NHTSA ODI #11194245
80,000 miles · Mar 19, 2019
Steering
PLACED VEHICLE IN "PARK", AND THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING POWER STEERING PROBLEM. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD.
NHTSA ODI #11189958
58,000 miles · Mar 18, 2019
Air Bags
ON 3/18/2019 I GOT IN MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG LIKE IS ON STAATING THERE IS A PROBLEM.I CALL MY EXTENED WARRENTY AND THEY SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED. THAT SUCKS BECUSE WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR.
NHTSA ODI #11189785
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2018
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
RPMS ARE FLUCTUATING. TACHOMETER BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHEN SLOWLY ACCELERATING
NHTSA ODI #11139284
78,000 miles · Oct 5, 2018
Power Train
TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. EXPERIENCING SHUTTER WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND GEAR INTO 3RD GEAR. STARTING AT 40,000K MILES. LOW IDLING RPM HOVERING AROUND 500RPM AND TRIES TO REGAIN THE APPROPRIATE IDLING RPM TO AROUND 600-700RPM. HARD DOWNSHIFTS OCCASIONALLY FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR, ESPECIALLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC
NHTSA ODI #11133487
Official recalls
8Jun 4, 2026
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
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Suspension:rear
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.
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.
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.
Structure:frame And Members
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.
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.
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.
Apr 17, 2025
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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Interior Lighting
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.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Exterior Lighting
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.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Dec 18, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mar 28, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting
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.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
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.
Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Jul 1, 2015
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.
May 20, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
Oct 10, 2014
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
Nov 14, 2013
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
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