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2014 Acura MDX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 172
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2026

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	Apr 17, 2025	25V259000 19V256000
Structure	1	Jun 4, 2026	26V365000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 18, 2023	23V858000
Equipment	1	Jul 1, 2015	15V417000
Forward collision avoidance	1	May 20, 2015	15V301000
Seat belts	1	Oct 10, 2014	14V639000
Power train	1	Nov 14, 2013	13V571000
Electrical system	1	Jul 22, 2013	13E040000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 4, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 4, 202626V365000	Structure: frame and members 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V365000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
Apr 17, 202525V259000	Exterior lighting Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V259000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V259000 · Apr 17, 2025
Dec 18, 202323V858000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
Mar 28, 201919V256000	Exterior lighting: tail lights Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V256000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V256000 · Mar 28, 2019
Jul 1, 201515V417000	Equipment: appliance air conditioner If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V417000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V417000 · Jul 1, 2015
May 20, 201515V301000	Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V301000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V301000 · May 20, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component172

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

172Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	38	22	1	0	4
Power train	27	16	3	0	0
Electrical system	27	16	1	2	4
Engine	26	15	0	2	0
Service brakes	26	15	4	0	2
Vehicle speed control	19	11	6	0	1
Structure	14	8	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	13	8	0	0	0
Unknown or other	13	8	1	1	3
Fuel/propulsion system	7	4	0	1	0
Suspension	6	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	3	0	1	0
Fuel system	4	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	4	2	0	0	0
Visibility	4	2	0	0	0

11 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 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH on a slight decline, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started shuddering until the vehicle stalled.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768455
Power train
“My 2014 Acura MDX had the same issue that it is currently being recalled (26V-365) except this happened to the front control arms.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768354
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost motive power, and the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the…”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11759967

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2014 Acura MDX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Acura MDX. The most recent, 26V365000 (reported June 4, 2026), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Acura MDX recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Acura MDX?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 172 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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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Recall summary by component9

Safety recalls9

Structure: frame and members

Exterior lighting

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Equipment: appliance air conditioner

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking