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2014 ACURA MDX

8 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V858000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump could fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine could shut off while you're driving, which could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #13V571000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The drive shaft in your 2014 Acura MDX AWD is the long rod that connects the transmission to the wheels. In some cases, the bolts that hold it in place weren't tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts loosen, the drive shaft could come off while you're driving, causing loud noises and potentially damaging your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will check the drive shaft bolts and tighten them as needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule this inspection and adjustment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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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High Priority #14V639000 Plain English
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SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The seatbelts in your MDX or RLX are designed to keep you safe in a crash, but in some 2014-2015 models, they can get stuck in low temperatures and not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your driver or front passenger seatbelt doesn't extend or retract when it's cold, you could be at risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the faulty seatbelts with new ones that work in all temperatures, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #25V259000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid light assembly in your Acura MDX is a complex system that includes lights and wiring. Moisture can seep into this system and cause the lights to stop working, including your lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lights in your MDX fail, it could be harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the wiring, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, all at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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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Moderate #19V256000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Acura MDX's tailgate lid lights are a part of the exterior lighting system, helping you be seen when you're backing up or loading cargo. Moisture can seep into the lights and cause them to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the taillights and tailgate lid lights go out, it's harder for other drivers to see you, especially when you're reversing or driving in low-light conditions. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the tailgate lid lights, install new gaskets and wiring, or replace the lights entirely – all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #13E040000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The trailer hitch harness in your Acura MDX is a special wiring kit that connects your car to a trailer. This kit, part number 08L91-TZ5-200, has a problem with its wiring that might leave your trailer brake controller without power.
Risk if Unfixed
If your trailer brake controller is not working, you'll need to stop your vehicle and trailer farther back than usual when driving. This increased stopping distance could lead to a crash if you're not prepared.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will fix the wiring in your trailer hitch harness to ensure your trailer brake controller gets the power it needs. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
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Under Review #15V417000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air conditioning compressor clutch in your MDX is a critical part that helps your AC work. In some 2014-2015 models, the bolts holding it together might not have been properly coated to prevent rust.
Risk if Unfixed
If a bolt corrodes and breaks, the clutch plate could come loose and become a hazard on the road, potentially causing a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the faulty bolt and clutch plate, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #15V301000 Plain English
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The Collision Mitigation Braking System in your Acura is like a guardian that helps prevent accidents by braking for you. In some 2014-2015 models, it could misjudge a metal fence or guardrail as an obstacle and brake suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, your Acura's brakes could engage unexpectedly, which could increase the risk of a crash. This is a serious situation that could put you and others in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the CMBS software to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification when the update is ready, and you should schedule the service as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Browse by Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other ACURA MDX Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
8 recalls
2018
9 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
7 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
11 recalls
2005
13 recalls
2004
10 recalls
2003
13 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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