2012 ACURA MDX

1 recalls, 99 complaints - 105 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

12V063000 Feb 17, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VSF ASSEMBLY DATE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
8,709 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Complaint Statistics

99 total complaints 5 crashes 6 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15
POWER TRAIN11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
AIR BAGS9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
STEERING3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
I bought a 2012 silver Acura MDX on March 3rd in 2022 from our local Acura dealership. Exterior paint was great, hardly any dings, scratches anywhere. I spent over $20,000 for this USED CAR and as of the past two years, the clear coat has worn out in various places on front hood, near the moon roof,... Read more
ENGINE Jul 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
2012 ACURA MDX burns extreme amounts of oil between oil changes. Typically a warning indicator comes on about 1,000 miles before oil change is due. I continue to refill oil between oil changes.
SUSPENSION May 21, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
Reporting severe dealer negligence and physical structural damage during secondary repairs for Federal Safety Recall 20V-769 / Campaign W9F at Darcars Honda (Fairfax, VA). The technician severely violated Honda TSB 20-125 protocols, physically mushrooming the steel on the left lower control arm (LCA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 21, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
our car eats a ton of oil and the piston rings failed, we owe a lot on it and I'm told there is no help for this issue even though there used to be because we are outside the guidelines in terms of mileage and purchase date. our car has 156k its a 2012 MDX. VIN [XXX] . Just checking with everyone ev... Read more
ENGINE May 21, 2026
Incident date: May 14, 2026
our car eats a ton of oil and the piston rings failed, we owe a lot on it and I'm told there is no help for this issue even though there used to be because we are outside the guidelines in terms of mileage and purchase date. our car has 156k its a 2012 MDX. VIN [XXX] . Just checking with everyone ev... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
The glare reflecting from the dashboard on to the windshield is many times blinding and obstructs a lot of the front view. Also randomly the side mirrors tilt up while driving giving me a view of the sky but not the road behind me.
ENGINE Apr 22, 2025
Incident date: Feb 10, 2025
There were three recalls listed on your site that are no longer active which perfectly describe what is going on with my car at the moment we have had major electrical problems with it we have had problems with the tailgate not latching and opening while driving down the road also overheating when s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
Our 1.5 EcoBoost engine overheated on 3/20/25, my daughter was driving and the vehicle started shaking and it slowed way down, for a moment she feared for her life, she said it had a message and the check engine symbol was illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate, when she got it was leaking... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
multiple emergency alerts goes on at the same time, battery drains over night, the range has been dramatically dropped after softwar update 2.2. Tires wore off aroud 8K miles, Paid out of pocket for water pump recall and key/fob programming
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
The panoramic sunroof on 2022 Ford F150 spontaneously exploded while traveling down a smooth road with no traffic around.
STEERING Jan 24, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2016
The steering on this vehicle will stick at times when driving on the highway. When steering to the left or right off of center, there is a noticeable resistance before the steering wheel will turn. There are no warning lamps or other messages that appear on the instrument cluster. I have called the ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 24, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2016
The contact owned a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V787000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was charging for 2 hours in the driveway when it caught on fire. No one was injured ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Oct 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 27, 2017
Consistently getting low oil notification shortly after getting oil changes. This has been happening since 2017. Dealer does a oil consumption test and says it is not a problem. However I cannot go between oil changes without getting the notification. I have no oil leaks. Furthermore, I have ha... Read more
ENGINE Sep 18, 2022
Incident date: Jun 8, 2018
This vehicle unrealistically burns oil. 5-6 quarts of oil is added to engine between oil changes.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 18, 2022
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
THIS VEHICLE BURNS SO MUCH OIL. I USE 5 QUARTS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES IN THIS VEHICLE. UNREAL! SO DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 6, 2022
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
S25 S25 recall fuel system 2012 Campaign Number 12V063000
ENGINE Sep 6, 2022
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
S25 S25 recall fuel system 2012 Campaign Number 12V063000
ENGINE Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 20, 2021
DONE everything Dealer suggested and still having problems with random misfires in 1,2 and 3 cylinders, changed spark plugs, fuel injectors, ignition coils and compression test and changed rear CAT. Still check engine light come on sometime then the SUV driving good, and sometimes it drive ruff, ch... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 20, 2021
DONE everything Dealer suggested and still having problems with random misfires in 1,2 and 3 cylinders, changed spark plugs, fuel injectors, ignition coils and compression test and changed rear CAT. Still check engine light come on sometime then the SUV driving good, and sometimes it drive ruff, ch... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 20, 2021
DONE everything Dealer suggested and still having problems with random misfires in 1,2 and 3 cylinders, changed spark plugs, fuel injectors, ignition coils and compression test and changed rear CAT. Still check engine light come on sometime then the SUV driving good, and sometimes it drive ruff, ch... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 27, 2022
Incident date: Jun 25, 2022
My Sunroof exploded.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 8, 2021
Incident date: Jun 29, 2021
11/17/2020 Acura battery of our 2012 Acura MDX failed & was replaced under manufacturer warranty, via comp was provided. 6/29/2021 Acura battery failed again. Dealership did not honor warranty claiming manufacturer Acura would not pay for replacement. Dealership said I needed to contact Acura Cli... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 15, 2021
Incident date: Sep 4, 2020
The airbag light is on I went to have the airbag replaced. I was told I couldn't get my airbag replaced because it was a CANADIAN vehicle and they couldn't get the part etc. to replace it. So I have a Canadian vehicle that was not disclosed to me at the time of purchase. What can I do to resolve thi... Read more
AIR BAGS May 5, 2021
Incident date: May 4, 2021
MY AIRBAG LIGHT WON'T GO OFF. SHOWING AN ERROR WHEN HOOKED UP TO THE MACHINE
ENGINE Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, MY SUV HAD A MESSAGE ALERT COME ON WHILE I WAS SITTING STILL AFTER JUST STARTING MY VEHICLE IN WALMART PARKING LOT AFTER GROCERY SHOPPING, SAYING TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL; OIL LEVEL LOW. ALSO, JUST RECENTLY, MARCH 27TH I HAD TO ADD OIL TO MY VEHICLE AGAIN; 3/4 OF A QUART LOW ON OIL... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2020
Incident date: Dec 29, 2020
MY 2012 ACURA MDX HAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE THAT ACURA IS AWARE OF BEING A PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT IS NOT OFFERING TO COVER THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH FIXING THE ISSUE. MY VEHICLE BURNED THROUGH MORE THAN 2 QUARTS OF OIL IN A MATTER OF 1 MONTH. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AS IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 23, 2020
Incident date: Nov 23, 2020
SHUDDERING WHEN GOING BETWEEN 20-40 MILES.
POWER TRAIN Nov 7, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION BROKE EVEN AFTER THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE. SPENT MORE THAN $5,000 WITH THE DEALER TO FIX IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 2, 2020
Incident date: Oct 28, 2020
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I REACHED MY DESTINATION AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE, I THEN RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK A PICTURE OF THE LIGHT FOR PROOF. STILL ON FOR 3 WEEKS NOW. I CHECKED AND MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LI... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 2, 2020
Incident date: Oct 28, 2020
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I REACHED MY DESTINATION AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE, I THEN RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK A PICTURE OF THE LIGHT FOR PROOF. STILL ON FOR 3 WEEKS NOW. I CHECKED AND MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LI... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 23, 2020
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I REACHED MY DESTINATION AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE, I THEN RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I TOOK A PICTURE OF THE LIGHT FOR PROOF. IT DID GO OFF LATER IN THE DAY. IT HAS COME ON INTERMEDIATELY SINCE THAT DA... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INFORMING THE DRIVER TO GO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEITH ACURA (2300 CAPITAL SUMMIT CT, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 803-8700) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 5, 2020
Incident date: Dec 16, 2019
METAL PIECES WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID.REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE WITH ACURA OF WAPPINGER FALLS, NY 12590. SPENT $5190.04 FOR REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTOR WITH REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FEW YEARS BEFORE HAD ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES JUST AT 55,000 AND WAS TOLD THAT INTERNAL GASKET OI... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 26, 2020
Incident date: Feb 27, 2020
WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T WORK, ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILED
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 26, 2020
Incident date: Feb 27, 2020
WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T WORK, ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILED
Fire
ENGINE Feb 24, 2020
Incident date: Feb 22, 2020
MY 2012 MDX MODEL IS CONSUMING EXCESSIVE MOTOR OIL, AFTER 3000 MILES DRIVING , I'M DOWN TO 1 1/4 QUARTS. THE TEST WAS DONE AND OIL CHANGED ON TWO OCCASIONS ON 3K MILES AND 2K MILES . ALL THIS IS HAPPENED DURING 8 MONTH OF THE MY OWNERSHIP.
POWER TRAIN Feb 19, 2020
Incident date: Jan 25, 2020
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TRY TO TAKE IT BACK TO GET IT WAS BECAUSE THE CAR RPM FLUCTUATE ABOUT 1500-2500 RPM RANGE AND 30-40MPH CAUSES THE CAR TO JERKS LIKE ITS TRYING TO GO AND BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME. IT DOES THIS CONSISTENTLY IN CITY STREETS SOMETIMES IT DOES THAT ON THE HIGHWAY. ESPECIALLY... Read more
ENGINE Dec 31, 2019
Incident date: Dec 23, 2019
AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I PARKED IT, TURNED IT OFF AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 31, 2019
Incident date: Dec 23, 2019
AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I PARKED IT, TURNED IT OFF AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE Oct 28, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA MDX. FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) NUMBER: B19-006 ON MAY 18, 2019. THE TSB WAS A WARRANTY EXTENSION TITLED... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 19, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
MOISTURE GETS INTO THE BACK-UP CAMERA CASING, CAUSING LACK OF VISIBILITY ON BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION.
ENGINE Jun 7, 2019
Incident date: Jan 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THEIR SPOUSE ATTEMPTED TO REVERSE OF THEIR DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AND THEY HEARD AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PRODUCE SMOKE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND EXITED THE VEHI... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 13, 2019
Incident date: Apr 4, 2019
TAKATA RECAL: PERHAPS A MONTH AGO I ATTWEMPTED TO GET INFORMATION RE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR ON YOUR SITE. THE ANSWER WAS THAT IOT HAD DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. I CONTACTED A DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT I WAS MISTAKEN. I AM ASKING IF YOU HAVE ANY EVIDENCE OF SUCH A DEFECT AND COULD PROVIDE ME WITH INFORMAT... Read more
ENGINE Apr 15, 2019
Incident date: Feb 1, 2018
THE CAR USES EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL. I HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST TWO QUARTERS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGE.
STEERING Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGH AT HIGH SPEEDS 80 MPH THEN I GO TO GET OFF AN EXIT THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND TIRES.
ENGINE Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGH AT HIGH SPEEDS 80 MPH THEN I GO TO GET OFF AN EXIT THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND TIRES.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGH AT HIGH SPEEDS 80 MPH THEN I GO TO GET OFF AN EXIT THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES THE FRONT OF THE CAR AND TIRES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 31, 2019
Incident date: Mar 19, 2019
HUMMING, MOANING OR DRONING LIKE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE INCREASE AS YOU INCREASE SPEED. THE VEHICLE DRIVE NORMAL NO SHAKING OR JERKING.
ENGINE Feb 27, 2019
Incident date: Feb 27, 2019
I RECENTLY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM ACURA FOR REGARDING ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THIS COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE. ACURA IS AWARE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE REGARDING THIS, HOWEVER THEY ARE REQUIRING THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE DONE THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR THE AFFECTED VEH... Read more
ENGINE Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
ACURA MDX 2012 - PERSISTENT SLOW START OF THE ENGINE; ENGINE IS STRAINING TO TURN OVER/START. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY 4 TIMES, CHECKED ALL POSSIBLE PROBLEMS (STARTER, SPARK PLUGS ETC.) BUT SAME RANDOM, PERIODIC PROBLEM OF THE ENGINE STRUGGLING TO START. RELATED PROBLEM: FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 ACURA MDX

2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 14.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 ACURA MDX

105 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)20
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
350000 EQUIPMENT6
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY4
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
DOR-M9J4S-07 Jun 3, 2020
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part
B19-052 Oct 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients
BBOM08312019 Aug 31, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warr
B19-006 Aug 10, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006 May 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B18-009 Apr 30, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006 Feb 21, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
ONL6C502142019 Feb 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability
B19-006 Jan 16, 2019
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006 Jan 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
BBOM01162019901 Jan 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the
B16-062 Sep 28, 2018
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to
B16-063 Sep 28, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typica
BBOM05242018901 May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
BBOM05242018901 May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
B18-009 May 11, 2018
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 May 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 May 11, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 May 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 Apr 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 Mar 20, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009 Mar 16, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B16-062 Mar 9, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to
B16-063 Mar 9, 2018
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typicall
BVE02142018901 Feb 14, 2018
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
B18010F Jan 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
B18010F Jan 10, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
B18010F Jan 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
BTS160705 Aug 2, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Techline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil con
BTS160705 Mar 2, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL CON
B16-062 Feb 11, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE T
B16-063 Feb 11, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICAL
B16-063 Feb 11, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICAL
B16-063 Feb 11, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICAL
B05-018 Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
CUSTOMER LETTER Nov 21, 2016
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. WHILE LEAKS ON THE REAR ACTIVE SUSPENSION ARE VISIBLE, THE FRONT ACTIVE DAMPERS ARE MOUNTED IN AN INVERTED
CUSTOMER LETTER Nov 21, 2016
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. WHILE LEAKS ON THE REAR ACTIVE SUSPENSION ARE VISIBLE, THE FRONT ACTIVE DAMPERS ARE MOUNTED IN AN INVERTED
REIMBURSEMENT FO Nov 21, 2016
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
"REIMBURSEMENT FORM - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. WHILE LEAKS ON THE REAR ACTIVE SUSPENSION ARE VISIBLE, THE FRONT ACTIVE DAMPERS ARE MOUNTED IN AN INVERT
REIMBURSEMENT FO Nov 21, 2016
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
"REIMBURSEMENT FORM - ON SOME 2007?13 MDX AND 2010?12 ZDX VEHICLES LOCATED IN COLD AREAS, THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MAY LEAK. WHILE LEAKS ON THE REAR ACTIVE SUSPENSION ARE VISIBLE, THE FRONT ACTIVE DAMPERS ARE MOUNTED IN AN INVERT
B16-044 Nov 17, 2016
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
"SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE TO
B16021 Nov 8, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers are mounted in an inverted position, the leak is not visible on
B16023 Nov 8, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clu
BCA11082016901 Nov 8, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Active Damper System(ADS) dampers from failures in cold region
16-020 Nov 7, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Customer letter - owner notification for the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exte
JY9 Nov 7, 2016
020000 SUSPENSION
Reimbursement form - the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front active dampers are mounted in an inverted position and the leak is not visible on the exterior of the damper.
B16-044 Nov 2, 2016
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE TOR
B16-044 Nov 2, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE TOR
BPAS11022016902 Nov 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEALER MESSAGES - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THI
BTS160705 Nov 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL CO
BTS160705 Oct 19, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION MAY BE EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU GET A VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN, BE SURE TO RUN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST USING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST JOB AID IN SIS. W
BPAS10062016902 Oct 6, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS10032016904 Oct 3, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS09152016902 Sep 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS09092016901 Sep 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS08312016902 Aug 31, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
B16044 Aug 3, 2016
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE TOR
B-PAS-07282016-9 Jul 28, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
B98015 Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Service Bulletin Feb 12, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.
Service Bulletin Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
Service Bulletin Nov 11, 2014
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering gearbox on the power steering pump causes a vibration in the
Service Bulletin Oct 31, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Service bulletin - There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered. The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.
Service Bulletin Oct 16, 2014
010000 STEERING
Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on the alternator pulley.
Service Bulletin Oct 16, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip on the alternator pulley.
Service Bulletin Oct 3, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel
DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 24, 2014
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehi
DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 24, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehi
DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 7, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehi
DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2012-2013MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction)stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspe
SB-14-022 Jun 26, 2014
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ACURA: A MALFUNCTION IN BRAKE LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT CAUSES ACC/CMBS INDICATOR TO COME ON, DUE TO MISINTERPRETING CONTROL UNIT, FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH POSITION. MODEL 2010-2013 MDX. *PE
Service Bulletin Jun 26, 2014
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Service bulletin - The ACC/CMBS indicator is on with DTC 30 (brake light relay circuit malfunction). The control unit misinterprets inputs from the brake pedal position switch.
IN-06-2620 Jun 12, 2014
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
ACURA: THE HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (HAZARD SWITCH), ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN PRESSED WOULD STICK. MODEL 2012 MDX. *PE
IN-06-2014 Jun 12, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
ACURA: DUE TO COMPLAINTS, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS LOOKING INTO THE MALFUNCTION OF THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. MODEL 2012-2013 MDX. *PE
DLR MSG - RFV - Jun 12, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
DLR MSG - RFV - Jun 12, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to in
DLR MSG - RFV - May 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
DLR MSG - RFV - May 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to in
DLR MSG - RFV - Apr 29, 2014
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
DLR MSG - RFV - Apr 29, 2014
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
IN-2014-09 Apr 25, 2014
127200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
ACURA: HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (HAZARD SWITCH) WOULD STICK WHEN PRESSED AND MANUFACTURER IS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE. *PE
DLR MSG -RFV - 2 Apr 25, 2014
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
DLR MSG -RFV - 2 Apr 25, 2014
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
DLR MSG -RFV - 2 Apr 25, 2014
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
DLR MSG -RFV - 2 Apr 25, 2014
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 MDXs with a complaint of the hazard warning button (hazard switch) sticking when pressed. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh
Service Bulletin Feb 18, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel f
IN-RFV-1-29-14 Jan 29, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
HONDA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. STORED P2101 (THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY EFFORT TO REPAIR IT HAS BEEN MADE. *JS
DLR MSG - RFV - Jan 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM
DLR MSG - RFV - Jan 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs & 2013-2014 RDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM
IN-12-2-20 Nov 20, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, WITH MIL ON, STORED IN DTC P2101. MODEL 2012-2013, MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE
IN-12-2-20 Nov 20, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, REGARDING THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, WITH MIL ON, STORED IN DTC P2101. MODEL 2012-2013, MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE
IN-13-20 Oct 30, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE REGARDING MIL ON WITH THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2101. MODEL 2012-2013 MDX, 2013-2014 RDX. *PE
IN-20-11 Oct 25, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ACURA: WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE A NOISE OR VIBRATION. LIKE MOANING, DRONING, OR HUMMING, COMING FROM IT, AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED. MODEL 2007-2013 MDX. *PE
SB-10-22-13 Oct 8, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, INTO HUMMING, MOANING, OR A DRONING NOISE, ALONG WITH VIBRATION, COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING, WHILE DRIVING. MODEL 2007-2013 MDX. *PE
SB-10-09-2013 Oct 2, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED, ON SOME VEHICLES, REGARDING AN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUT OFF AFTER AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE START WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. MODEL 2011-2013 MDX. *PE
B13-036 Sep 14, 2013
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A RATTLING COMING FROM THE HEADLINER, NEAR THE MOONROOF. ONE OR MORE OF THE HEADLINER STIFFENERS HAS DETACHED FROM THE HEADLINER.
BER-413060-A Aug 6, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST INVESTIGATION OF NOISE, LIKE MOANING, OR HUMMING, OR DRONING, THAT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, COMING FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARING. MODEL 2011-2013 MDX, ZDX. *PE
SB-05-16 Jun 21, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
HONDA ACURA: REQUEST FOR PARTS FOR SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. MODELS 2012-2013 MDX, 2013 RDX. *PE
IN-2011-13 Jun 5, 2013
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ACURA: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED DUE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKING NOISES, LIKE MOANING, DRONING, OR HUMMING, WHILE DRIVING. MODELS 2011-2013 MDX, ZDX. *PE
ASN-49584 Jun 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE
IN-3-26-13 Apr 9, 2013
147000 AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG
ACURA: INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE REGARDING THE DANGEROUS USAGE OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS IN VEHICLES, AND SHOULD HAVE VEHICLES INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAGS ARE GENUINE, FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA MDX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP26001 Opened: Mar 6, 2026
DP, Open , Model Year: 2022
All wheel drive allegation
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated January 9, 2026, requesting an investigation into the loss of the optional all-wheel drive capability in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Acura TLX and MY 2022-2023 Acura MDX vehicles. The Petition contends that the interfacing splines bet... Read more
PE25008 Opened: Aug 20, 2025
PE, Open , Model Year: 2016
Engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline... Read more
EA25004 Opened: Mar 26, 2025
EA, Open , Model Year: 2016
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its ow... Read more
RQ24013 Opened: Nov 8, 2024 , Closed: Aug 20, 2025
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2016
Engine failure
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalle... Read more
PE13020 Opened: Jun 6, 2013 , Closed: Jan 6, 2014
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
The investigation was opened based on reports of frontal air bag inadvertent deployments (ABIDs) on model year (MY) 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles.In its response dated September 20, 2013, Honda indicated that the MY 2003 Acura MDX vehicles use a SRS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which contains th... Read more
EA13002 Opened: Feb 21, 2013 , Closed: Mar 29, 2013
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction
On March 14, 2013, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA identifying a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system in approximately 183,576 model year (MY) 2005 Honda Pilot, Acura RL and MY 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles (NHTSA Recall No 13V-092)... Read more
PE12026 Opened: Oct 2, 2012 , Closed: Jan 14, 2013
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway
On December 10, 2012, Honda Motor Company submitted a defect information report to NHTSA regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year MY) 2003 through 2004 Honda Pilot and Odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 MY 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX vehi... Read more
PE05040 Opened: Jul 14, 2005 , Closed: Sep 14, 2005
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
IN AN AUGUST 29, 2005 LETTER, HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 AND EARLY-2002 ACURA MDX SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO HONDA, SOME FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION AND, IN AREAS WHERE RO... Read more

ACURA MDX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA MDX across all model years (2001, 2026).

129 Total Recalls
4,540 Total Complaints
8 Investigations
248 Reported Crashes
94 Reported Fires
9 Reported Deaths

ACURA MDX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 7 View
2025 3 117 View
2024 2 61 View
2023 2 54 View
2022 2 207 View
2020 8 345 View
2019 9 304 View
2018 10 275 View
2017 8 378 View
2016 7 516 View
2015 8 97 View
2014 9 247 View
2013 1 46 View
2012 (current) 1 99
2011 0 87 View
2010 1 63 View
2009 0 74 View
2008 1 62 View
2007 1 126 View
2006 11 121 View
2005 13 244 View
2004 10 243 View
2003 13 259 View
2002 4 242 View
2001 4 266 View

Other ACURA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TLX 340 1,306 View
RDX 335 2,540 View
ILX 275 337 View
RLX 187 163 View
NSX 161 20 View
INTEGRA 132 758 View
TLX TYPE S 120 2 View
MDX HYBRID 102 0 View