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2016 Acura MDX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Acura MDX, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V365000June 4, 2026Structure › Frame And Members
25V259000April 17, 2025Exterior Lighting
23V858000December 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V751000November 13, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
19V256000March 28, 2019Exterior Lighting
19V060000January 29, 2019Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump
16V417000June 9, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Interior Lighting (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 2016 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 23V751000Manufacturer no. XG1, GG0

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
248,999 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Acura MDX
June 3, 2016 – March 20, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

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.

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 23V751000, 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 2016 Acura MDX
August 27, 2014 – June 20, 2016
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 19V060000Manufacturer no. N3X, P3W

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
January 29, 2019
Owner notification
March 25, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
437,032 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Acura MDX
August 27, 2014 – June 20, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Safety risk

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

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 19V060000, 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 2016 Acura MDX
February 26, 2015 – June 10, 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

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