2015 Acura MDX
The 2015 Acura MDX appears in 8 NHTSA recall campaigns (structure, interior lighting and fuel system, gasoline) and in 45 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is electrical system: 171.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 110.4 per 1,000 across all 2015 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 2 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (15); the most recent in the file is dated 5 Mar 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: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign AOU, AOT); components: structure:frame and members; suspension:rear.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign FLI); components: interior lighting; exterior lighting.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign KGC, KGD).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign M49); components: exterior lighting; exterior lighting:tail lights.
Defect, as filed: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign KA9, KB0).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign JQ7).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign JQ4, JQ5, JQ6).
Defect, as filed: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Consequence: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer campaign MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8).
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 2015 Acura MDX (black) against all 2015 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2015 | MDX line | All 2015 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 171.4 | 105.1 | 110.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 171.4 | 45.1 | 109.1 |
| Power Train | 85.7 | 318.6 | 133.3 |
| Service Brakes | 85.7 | 37.9 | 73.4 |
| Steering | 85.7 | 41.3 | 61.2 |
| Structure | 71.4 | 30.7 | 45.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 171.4 | 105.1 | 110.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 171.4 | 45.1 | 109.1 |
| Power Train | 6 | 85.7 | 318.6 | 133.3 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 85.7 | 37.9 | 73.4 |
| Steering | 6 | 85.7 | 41.3 | 61.2 |
| Structure | 5 | 71.4 | 30.7 | 45.9 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 57.1 | 76.3 | 59.9 |
| Engine | 4 | 57.1 | 62.9 | 126.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 28.6 | 7.7 | 24.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 28.6 | 47.5 | 44.4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 28.6 | 25.9 | 24.5 |
| Seats | 2 | 28.6 | 13 | 14.8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 28.6 | 15.8 | 41 |
| Visibility | 1 | 14.3 | 13.4 | 7.1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 14.3 | 4.3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 14.3 | 13.4 | 3.3 |
| Tires | 1 | 14.3 | 8.6 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14.3 | 10.6 | 39.2 |
45 unique complaints, 70 component mentions; 8 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 2015 Acura MDX have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V365000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Jun 2026 and concerns structure:frame and members. Across all model years the Acura MDX line has 42 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2015 Acura MDX?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2015 Acura MDX complain about most?
Electrical System: 12 of 70 component mentions (171.4 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 12. 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.