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2016 Acura MDX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 376
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	Apr 17, 2025	25V259000 19V256000
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Dec 18, 2023	23V858000 16V417000
Structure	1	Jun 4, 2026	26V365000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Nov 13, 2023	23V751000
Fuel system, other	1	Jan 29, 2019	19V060000

Safety recalls7

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
Nov 13, 202323V751000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V751000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V751000 · Nov 13, 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
Jan 29, 201919V060000	Fuel system, other: delivery fuel pump Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V060000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V060000 · Jan 29, 2019

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).

Owner complaints by component376

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

376Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	162	43	2	2	2
Power train	112	30	1	0	0
Unknown or other	40	11	0	1	1
Electrical system	37	10	0	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	28	7	1	0	1
Structure	21	6	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	19	5	2	0	2
Lane departure	14	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	13	3	3	0	1
Steering	12	3	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	11	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	10	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	9	2	0	0	0
Suspension	8	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	8	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

Exterior lighting
“Water leakage into the right tailgate lid light assembly caused it to malfunction. In the photo you can see water pooled in the right lower corner.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771422
Power train
“Driving home from a trip June 2019 on the highway at 60mph with 3 children and my husband, my 2016 Acura MDX experienced complete engine failure - alarms started to sound and I experienced a loss of acceleration, lights…”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770575
Suspension
“My 2016 Acura MDX (VIN [XXX]) is covered by Acura safety campaign 4170A8. The campaign covers rear subframe corrosion at the suspension mounting points that can cause the rear wheels to become misaligned or inadequately…”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765749

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2016 Acura MDX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Acura MDX recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Acura MDX?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 162 complaints out of 376 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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 component7

Safety recalls7

Structure: frame and members

Exterior lighting

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Fuel system, other: delivery fuel pump