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2015 ACURA MDX

7 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 the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. It's a crucial component that could fail in certain models, including your [vehicle make and model], from 2013 to 2023.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails while you're driving, your engine could stall, leaving you without power steering and brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump module with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you'll receive a letter with more information, including a specific date for the repair.
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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 #16V417000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle is the big container that holds gasoline. In some 2015-2016 models, the welds that hold the tank together might not be strong enough, which means it could crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tank leaks fuel and there's a spark nearby, your vehicle could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel tank with a new, stronger one at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is available, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
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High Priority #14V639000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The seatbelt in your MDX or RLX is designed to extend and retract smoothly. Unfortunately, in some 2014-2015 models, it might not work properly when it's very cold.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seatbelt gets stuck or won't move when you need it to, you could be at higher risk of injury in a crash — which is a serious concern.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will swap out the faulty seatbelts for new ones that work as they should, at no cost to you. Get it fixed as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid light and surrounding wiring on your MDX can get damaged by moisture, causing your interior and exterior lights to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If your lights don't come on, it's harder for you to see and be seen on the road, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the wiring, replace the faulty lid light, and fix any damaged seals to ensure your lights work properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the 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
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid lights on your MDX are the lights at the back of the tailgate that help other drivers see when it's open or closed. In some 2014-2019 models, water can get in and damage these lights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tailgate lid lights fail, your taillights will also stop working, making it harder for other drivers to see your vehicle from behind, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the tailgate lid lights with new ones, add new gaskets, and update the wiring, all 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
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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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 in your MDX uses a small metal bolt to keep its moving parts connected. Unfortunately, some of these bolts weren't properly coated, which can cause them to corrode and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt breaks, it could flake off and become a hazard on the road, posing a risk to other drivers.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the faulty bolt and install a new clutch plate, if needed, at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice, and they'll take care of it.
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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
Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Acura's Crash Imminent Braking system is a safety feature that helps prevent accidents by applying the brakes when it senses a potential collision. However, in some cases, it may mistakenly identify harmless objects like metal fences or guardrails as threats.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system mistakenly applies the brakes while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the system's software to prevent false braking incidents, and this repair is completely free.
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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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
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
2014
8 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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