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2015 Acura MDX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Acura MDX. The most recent was reported on June 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MDX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Acura MDX, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V365000June 4, 2026Structure › Frame And Members
25V259000April 17, 2025Exterior Lighting
23V858000December 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V256000March 28, 2019Exterior Lighting
16V417000June 9, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
15V417000July 1, 2015Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
15V301000May 20, 2015Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking
14V639000October 10, 2014Seat Belts

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Equipment (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Interior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V365000Manufacturer no. AOU, AOT

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
June 4, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
880,514 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Components: Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension › Rear

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V365000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V259000Manufacturer no. FLI

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
April 17, 2025
Owner notification
May 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
152,800 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
October 22, 2012 – December 22, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Components: Exterior Lighting; Interior Lighting

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V259000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V858000Manufacturer no. KGC, KGD

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,490,460 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V858000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V256000Manufacturer no. M49

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2019
Owner notification
May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
322,897 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
June 3, 2014 – February 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Components: Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V256000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V417000Manufacturer no. KA9, KB0

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2016
Owner notification
July 29, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
September 4, 2014 – January 13, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V417000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V417000Manufacturer no. JQ7

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2015
Owner notification
August 7, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
106,439 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
June 3, 2014 – December 16, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V417000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V301000Manufacturer no. JQ4, JQ5, JQ6

Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2015
Owner notification
July 6, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,502 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
April 23, 2013 – February 2, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V301000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V639000Manufacturer no. MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2014
Owner notification
October 29, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,481 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Acura MDX
April 23, 2013 – August 25, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V639000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 5, 2026.