2012 Acura MDX
The 2012 Acura MDX appears in 1 NHTSA recall campaign (fuel system, gasoline) and in 42 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is electrical system: 140.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, close to the 134.9 per 1,000 across all 2012 model-year vehicles and against 105.1 per 1,000 for the Acura MDX line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 63.1 complaints per model year across the 25 Acura MDX model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (11); the most recent in the file is dated 13 May 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
Consequence: As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) (manufacturer campaign S25, S26).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2012 Acura MDX (black) against all 2012 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2012 | MDX line | All 2012 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 140.4 | 105.1 | 134.9 |
| Power Train | 140.4 | 318.6 | 110.4 |
| Engine | 122.8 | 62.9 | 127.7 |
| Structure | 70.2 | 30.7 | 43 |
| Unknown or Other | 70.2 | 45.1 | 60.4 |
| Air Bags | 70.2 | 76.3 | 113 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 140.4 | 105.1 | 134.9 |
| Power Train | 8 | 140.4 | 318.6 | 110.4 |
| Engine | 7 | 122.8 | 62.9 | 127.7 |
| Structure | 4 | 70.2 | 30.7 | 43 |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 70.2 | 45.1 | 60.4 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 70.2 | 76.3 | 113 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 35.1 | 10.6 | 24.5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 35.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | 35.1 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Steering | 2 | 35.1 | 41.3 | 96.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 35.1 | 47.5 | 39.1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 35.1 | 37.9 | 55.5 |
| Seats | 1 | 17.5 | 13 | 9.3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 17.5 | 9.6 | 13.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17.5 | 41.7 | 9.3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17.5 | 18.2 | 14.2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 17.5 | 7.7 | 18.7 |
| Visibility | 1 | 17.5 | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 17.5 | 25.9 | 17.8 |
| Tires | 1 | 17.5 | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 17.5 | 15.8 | 39.5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 17.5 | 20.6 | 24.2 |
42 unique complaints, 57 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Acura MDX model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 205 | 3,438,464 |
| 2002 | 4 | 188 | 2,016,174 |
| 2003 | 11 | 195 | 16,022,814 |
| 2004 | 8 | 157 | 11,775,538 |
| 2005 | 11 | 161 | 12,268,059 |
| 2006 | 9 | 76 | 13,324,791 |
| 2007 | 0 | 86 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 40 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 36 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 29 | 644 |
| 2011 | 0 | 38 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 42 | 8,709 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 15 | 2,490,460 |
| 2014 | 8 | 107 | 4,035,290 |
| 2015 | 8 | 45 | 4,016,132 |
| 2016 | 7 | 99 | 4,532,741 |
| 2017 | 8 | 37 | 4,696,379 |
| 2018 | 10 | 16 | 4,796,135 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 4,977,845 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 5,370,408 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 849,006 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 357,925 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 357,925 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 367,146 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 98,892 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Acura MDX model years · Acura: 20 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2012 Acura MDX have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 12V063000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Feb 2012 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Across all model years the Acura MDX line has 42 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2012 Acura MDX?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2012 Acura MDX complain about most?
Electrical System: 8 of 57 component mentions (140.4 per 1,000). Next is power train with 8. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.