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2017 Acura MDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 4, 202626V365000 | Structure: frame and membersFailure 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
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| May 21, 202626V332000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000
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| Apr 17, 202525V259000 | Exterior lightingVehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V259000
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| 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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| Nov 13, 202323V751000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanicalA damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V751000
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| Mar 28, 201919V256000 | Exterior lighting: tail lightsLoss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V256000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Mdx, Mdx Sport Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component268
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 30 |
| Power train | 69 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 21 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 7 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 3 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Structure
“As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too…”
- Electrical system
“Brake system, Cruise control, lane keeping system get malfunction erratically (ever since 2022, and has been like this), and one of the two sets of brakes never wears off (More than 100 K mileage now (Oct.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently illuminated.”
Other Acura MDX model years
- 20208 recalls228 complaints
- 20199 recalls198 complaints
- 201810 recalls170 complaints
- 20179 recalls268 complaints
- 20167 recalls376 complaints
- 20158 recalls71 complaints
- 20148 recalls172 complaints
- 20131 recall30 complaints
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- 2012 RL6 recalls1 complaint
- 2014 TSX3 recalls7 complaints
- 2013 ZDX5 recalls0 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
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- 2018 RLX1 recall9 complaints
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2017 Acura MDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Acura MDX recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (2), structure (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Acura MDX?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 268 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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