| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20130423 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V301000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20130423 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V639000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140603 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V256000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140603 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V417000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140904 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V417000 |
| Summary | 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). |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Acura MDX Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2015 Acura MDX have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2015 Acura MDX has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2015 Acura MDX recalls?
A: The 2015 Acura MDX recalls include: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING, SEAT BELTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
A: Yes, the 2015 Acura MDX has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2015 Acura MDX recalls?
A: The 2015 Acura MDX recalls include: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING, SEAT BELTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.