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2013 Acura MDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 27 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 17 |
| Power train | 4 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 10 |
| Steering | 3 | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn.”
- Exterior lighting
“The car is giving external right head light issue. The light turns off suddenly at night which we need to turn on again after 2 minutes. This happens frequently and we have to turn on the lights very often.”
- Engine
“Unknown”
Other Acura MDX model years
- 20179 recalls268 complaints
- 20167 recalls376 complaints
- 20158 recalls71 complaints
- 20148 recalls172 complaints
- 20131 recall30 complaints
- 20121 recall76 complaints
- 20110 recalls70 complaints
- 20101 recall45 complaints
- 20090 recalls52 complaints
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- 2013 ZDX5 recalls0 complaints
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2013 Acura MDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Acura MDX. The most recent, 23V858000 (reported December 18, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Acura MDX?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Acura MDX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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