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2020 ACURA MDX

8 recalls Risk Grade: A+ 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 a crucial part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Unfortunately, it might be faulty in certain models, including yours, and could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails while you're driving, your engine will suddenly shut off, leaving you without power steering and power brakes. This could make it difficult to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump module with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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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 vehicle's engine is a critical part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some cases, this bearing can wear out and seize, causing engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connecting rod bearing fails, your engine may start to run improperly or even stall while you're driving. This could lead to a fire, a crash, or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect your engine and repair or replace it as needed, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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 #23V458000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The brake master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system. It's connected to the brake booster by a tie rod. In some 2020-2023 Honda and Acura models, the tie rod may not have been properly attached, which could cause the master cylinder to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake master cylinder separates from the booster assembly, you could lose all brake function. This means you won't be able to stop your vehicle as quickly or safely as you normally would, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, especially if you've received a recall notice letter dated August 7, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
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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 certain models, this pump can fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could stall, and you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you should have already received a letter with instructions.
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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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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 the front passenger seat of your vehicle helps the airbag system decide whether or not to deploy in an accident. In some cases, this sensor can crack and malfunction, causing the airbags to deploy unnecessarily.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags deploy when they shouldn't, you could get hurt. This is because the airbags are designed to protect you, but deploying unexpectedly could cause more harm than good.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty weight sensor with a new one, at no cost to you. When you get the recall notice, schedule the 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 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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High Priority #24V064000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The front passenger seat weight sensor in your vehicle is a small component that helps the air bag decide when to deploy. In some 2020-2022 models, this sensor could crack and fail, causing the air bag to deploy without being triggered by a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys unexpectedly, it could injure you or a passenger. This is a serious safety risk, especially during a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty sensor at no charge to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it 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 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
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Moderate #25V259000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The tailgate lid light assembly on your Acura MDX has a small vulnerability to moisture that can cause the lights to stop working. This includes the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lights fail, you'll have reduced visibility, which can lead to a higher risk of a crash. This is a serious issue that could happen suddenly and without warning.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the wiring and fix the problem by installing a new fuse harness, replacing the lid light, and repairing any gaps in the body dust sealer – all at no cost to you.
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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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Under Review #26V365000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 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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Browse by Component

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

Other ACURA MDX Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
10 recalls
2017
8 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
9 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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