2019 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID
2 recalls — 9 complaints — 29 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
21V215000 Mar 25, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 Ridgelin... Read more
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
19V256000 Mar 28, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 1-888-2... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
STEERING
Sep 10, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
My 2015 Chevy Colorado had a repaired recall for the Power Steering assist system. This repair shows as being completed on 2/19/2016, however I have had the Stability Trak system error come on, which in turn restricts the power steering and thus completely unsafe to drive as it has happened in the m... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
On occasion the car moves backward when I have it in Drive, and forward when I have it in Reverse. It commonly happens when doing a tight, 3 point turn. I noticed the issue shortly after I purchased the car in Mar '23 and first brought the car to the dealer for inspection after the 2nd time it happe... Read more
STEERING
Apr 30, 2024
Incident date: Apr 30, 2024
The component that’s messing up is the power steering causing a warning light to come up I got the car in January and been dealing with this issue since it’s making my car hard to drive and I been getting stuck in places the warning lamps been popping up about two months after I got the car and ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 10, 2023
In the last 12 months my engine began to have a ticking sound which started out as a slight ticking to now a loud ticking sound. I am afraid that it may lose power or fail all together. I could be driving in heavy traffic or cause a chain effect of crashes. This vehicle is my primary "good" vehicle ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 19, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
At night the camera on the rear hatch produces a blurry picture. During the day it is clear. It always happens. I’ve taken it to two dealerships and they could not reproduce the issue because it needs to be dark around the car. I’ve brought in photographs. And they still can’t find an issue. ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Dec 23, 2021
My FCW/Auto-brake settings are all set to minimum interference. In approaching a left turn (via green arrow) the car in front of mine abruptly stopped, and immediately moved again. I stopped, just as the system did. It however, held the brake for 2-3 seconds and I was almost rear-ended by the per... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Dec 23, 2021
My FCW/Auto-brake settings are all set to minimum interference. In approaching a left turn (via green arrow) the car in front of mine abruptly stopped, and immediately moved again. I stopped, just as the system did. It however, held the brake for 2-3 seconds and I was almost rear-ended by the per... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 24, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2020
THIS IS A VERY THANKFUL COMPLIMENT, NOT A COMPLAINT. ON 20 FEBRUARY 2020, A 30-LB METAL DISK FLEW OFF A DRYWALL FLATBED TRUCK IN THE LANE LEFT OF ME AS WE TRAVELED TOGETHER AT 45 MPH ON A COLORADO SPRINGS MAIN STREET. THE DISK DIRECTLY HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 2019 ACURA MDX SH WINDSHIELD AND SMAL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 22, 2019
Incident date: May 20, 2019
THIS COMPLAINT IS AGAINST ALL AUTOMOBILES SOLD IN THE US. JUST LEASED A NEW ONE, AND THIS SEATBELT PROBLEM PERSISTS. I AM SOOOO TIRED OF IT. WOMEN SHOULD HAVE SAFE SEATBELTS, TOO. WOMEN (50% OF POPULATION) SHOULD BE PROVIDED JUST AS SAFE SEATBELTS AS MEN (50% OF POPULATION) ' BUT WE ARE NOT. ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2019 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID
2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 16.4% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID
29 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
B19-019
Mar 3, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. Honda updated the ins
B21-013
Sep 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) st
ONLJ8F20220830
Aug 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
ONLJ8F20220830
Aug 30, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
ONLJ8F20220830
Aug 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
B20-019
Jun 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Service bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the
B20-019
Jun 28, 2022
220000 SEATS
"Service bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the
ONLJ8F11022020
Nov 2, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, th
B14-025
Sep 18, 2020
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
B20-039
Sep 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
BBOM09152020
Sep 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
BBOM09152020
Sep 15, 2020
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
BBOM09152020
Sep 15, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
B20-039
Sep 15, 2020
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B20-039
Sep 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B20-039
Sep 15, 2020
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B14-025
Aug 6, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
B20-019
May 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the
B20-019
May 18, 2020
220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes compare this to someone kicking the back of the
B20-022
Apr 8, 2020
220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.
B19-017
Nov 19, 2019
220000 SEATS
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
B19-005
Mar 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. - MDX: Fuse E21 - TLX: Fuse B7 - MDX: It is hard to sh
B19-005
Mar 7, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. - MDX: Fuse E21 - TLX: Fuse B7 - MDX: It is hard to sh
B19-004
Jan 23, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
B19-004
Jan 23, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
B18-073
Dec 20, 2018
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
B18-073
Dec 20, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
B15-039
Sep 18, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID across all model years (2017–2020).
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Total Recalls
32
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths