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2018 ACURA MDX

9 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. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine will suddenly shut off — you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump module for free. 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 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 #23V751000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The connecting rod bearing in your Acura's engine connects the pistons to the crankshaft. Unfortunately, it was made incorrectly and can wear out, causing engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bearing seizes, your engine could run poorly or stall while driving. This could cause a fire, a crash, or even an injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the engine and fix or replace it for free. They'll do this as soon as you schedule the repair, and you won't pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Original — 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.
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Critical #19V298000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The timing belt in your vehicle is like a chain that synchronizes the movement of your engine's valves and pistons. In some 2018-2019 MDX, Pilot, RLX, TLX, Odyssey, and Ridgeline models, the teeth on the timing belt can break off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the teeth on your timing belt separate, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace the timing belt for free. They'll also inspect your engine and replace any damaged parts that they find, also at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #19V060000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your Acura or Honda is the part that delivers gasoline to your engine. In some 2015-2019 models, tiny particles in the fuel can stick to the pump's internal parts and reduce its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump's performance is reduced, your engine could stall while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the engine's computer software and replace the fuel pump, if needed, at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
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Critical #18V777000 Plain English
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The brake caliper is a crucial part in your vehicle's braking system, like a metal sleeve that clamps down on the brake pads. In some 2016-2019 Acura and Honda models, the coating on the caliper pistons might not be thick enough, causing air pockets to form and reducing brake performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience reduced stopping power, which could increase your chances of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will inspect and bleed the brake system to ensure proper performance, completely free of charge. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #26V332000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The weight sensor in your front passenger seat is a small computer that checks your passenger's weight to see if the airbag should deploy in an accident. In some 2017-2022 vehicles, this sensor can crack and malfunction, causing the airbag to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag deploys unexpectedly, it could get in the way of your passenger's face or body, increasing the risk of injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, and you can also contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.
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Moderate #25V259000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid light assembly in your Acura MDX is the part that helps you see when your tailgate is open and your position and license plate lights are working properly. Moisture can get in and cause the lights to fail, including the ones on the tailgate, sides, and back of your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If your lights don't come on, it's harder to see and be seen, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will check the wiring, replace the faulty tailgate light, install a new fuse harness, and seal any gaps in the body, all free of charge. 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 2014-2020 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 that illuminate when you open or close the rear gate. Moisture could seep into these lights and make them stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the taillights are out, your vehicle will be harder to see from behind, which could lead to a crash, especially in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will fix the issue by updating the wiring and replacing the tailgate lid lights – all at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get 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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Low Priority #18V221000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The rivets holding your front seats in place might not be strong enough. They're like tiny metal fasteners that keep your seat secure to the floor.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the weak rivets could break, and your seat won't stay attached to the floor. This increases the risk of serious injury to you, especially your head, neck, or back.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty rivets with stronger ones, free of charge. This repair is a priority, 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 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. 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. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.
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Browse by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SEATS
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
2017
7 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
7 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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