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2019 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 the part that delivers gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some models, this pump can fail without warning, stopping your engine while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails while you're driving, your engine will suddenly shut off, making it hard to control your vehicle. This increases the risk of a collision, which could cause serious injury or damage.
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 you receive the recall notice, which was mailed on September 6, 2024.
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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 engine is a critical part that helps the engine run smoothly. In some affected 2015-2020 Acura models, a manufacturing error caused this bearing to wear down too quickly, leading to engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine is damaged, it could suddenly start running poorly or stall while you're driving, which increases the risk of a fire, crash, or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the engine and either fix or replace it, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Honda 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 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 #21V215000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2018-2020 models, this pump could fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine will suddenly shut off, and you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump assembly with a new one at no cost to you. 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 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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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 Acura or Honda vehicle is like a strong, flexible rubber strap that keeps your engine's valves and pistons in sync. In some 2018-2019 models, the teeth on this belt could break off, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect your vehicle and replace the timing belt for free, as well as any damaged engine components. This repair is completely 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 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 #18V777000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The rear brake caliper in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you stop safely. In some 2016-2019 Honda and Acura models, the coating on the caliper pistons is too thin, which could cause air pockets to form and reduce your braking power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake caliper pistons are not working properly, you could lose some braking performance. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations where you need to stop quickly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will bleed the brakes to remove any air pockets and ensure your brakes are working as they should. This repair is free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the service.
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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 sensor in your front passenger seat is like a special scale that helps your airbags deploy correctly. In some 2017-2026 models, this sensor can crack and fail, which can cause the airbags to deploy when they shouldn't.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your airbags could deploy unexpectedly during a crash, which could lead to serious injury. This is a serious safety issue, and you should take action to have it fixed.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. They'll do this fix as soon as you schedule it after receiving the recall notice.
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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 on your Acura MDX is the part that lights up when you open or close the trunk. In certain 2014-2020 models, water could seep inside and damage the lights and wiring, causing them to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lights on your MDX fail, you'll have reduced visibility at night or in low-light conditions, making it harder to see other cars, pedestrians, or hazards on the road, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the wiring and fix any damage, replace the faulty lid light, and seal the body to keep water out – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get 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
Your Acura MDX's tailgate lights are the lights that illuminate the area when you open or close the tailgate. Moisture could get inside these lights and cause them to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tailgate lights and taillights go out, it's harder for other drivers to see you, especially when you're reversing or changing lanes. This could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the wiring and gaskets in your tailgate, and may replace the tailgate lights themselves, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other ACURA MDX Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2018
9 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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