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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.
2026 Acura MDX Recall
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What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2026 Acura MDX?
The NHTSA database lists 29 recalls related to Acura MDX model years and components, including tail lights, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, brakes, and restraint systems. Those recalls include multiple tail light moisture issues, fuel tank weld defects, fuel pump failures, brake caliper piston coating problems, timing belt and seat assembly recalls, and forward collision avoidance software updates. Coggin Acura Fort Pierce can check your vehicle by VIN and explain which of these recalls apply to your 2026 Acura MDX — to schedule service click here and we’ll verify your recall status for free.
How do I check if my 2026 Acura MDX has an open recall?
Check open recalls by VIN on NHTSA.gov or bring your VIN to Coggin Acura Fort Pierce and we will check for free. You can also call Acura customer service at the numbers listed on NHTSA recall notices; our service advisors will confirm results and explain next steps. If you prefer an appointment, please schedule appointment and our factory-trained technicians will run an OEM-level VIN recall check at no charge.
How much does a 2026 Acura MDX recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs are free of charge to the vehicle owner when performed under the recall campaign. The NHTSA-mandated corrective actions listed for these recalls — for example replacing a fuel tank, updating software, or repairing tailgate lid lights — are performed at no cost by Acura dealers like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce using OEM parts and factory procedures. If you need help covering ancillary services, we offer service financing; begin the process with our service financing application and then schedule service.
Can I get my 2026 Acura MDX recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer to ensure OEM parts, factory software, and warranty-compliant procedures are applied — Coggin Acura Fort Pierce is a certified Acura franchise and the recommended location for free recall work. Independent shops cannot always access manufacturer software updates, proprietary diagnostic tools, or OEM replacement assemblies used in many Acura recall repairs, such as CMBS software updates or fuel pump replacements. For safety and compliance, please schedule service with our certified technicians who will complete recall repairs at no cost under the manufacturer campaign.
How long does a 2026 Acura MDX recall repair take?
Repair times vary by recall: software updates may take under an hour, while replacements like fuel tanks or timing belts can take several hours or a day. Coggin Acura Fort Pierce provides estimated turnaround times when you arrive or after a VIN check; many recall repairs are prioritized and completed quickly to reduce downtime and restore your safety. To minimize wait, please schedule appointment in advance and review current offers on our service specials.
Does an open recall affect my 2026 Acura MDX's trade-in or resale value?
Unresolved recalls can negatively affect resale and trade-in value because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA records before purchase. Completing recall repairs at an authorized Acura dealer like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce demonstrates the vehicle has been maintained to factory standards, which helps protect resale value and marketability. If you’re planning to sell or trade, visit our valuation page to get an appraisal and we’ll confirm any open recalls and complete necessary repairs; start with a trade appraisal at value your trade.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2026 Acura MDX recall?
An unresolved safety recall can lead to failed inspections if the defect affects required equipment, such as tail lights or braking systems, depending on local rules. For example, tail light failures and brake performance defects listed in NHTSA records reduce vehicle visibility and braking capability, which are commonly inspected safety items. To avoid inspection issues, have Coggin Acura Fort Pierce check your VIN and perform required recall repairs for free; schedule service or review our service specials before you visit.
2026 Acura MDX Recall Summary
These summaries are based on NHTSA recall records. If you own a 2026 Acura MDX, please contact Coggin Acura Fort Pierce or schedule service to confirm which recalls apply to your VIN and to arrange free repairs.
Recall Service & Dealership Highlights
Safety Risks You Can't Ignore
Addressing recalls promptly is essential because unresolved defects can directly threaten occupant and road-user safety. For the 2026 Acura MDX, NHTSA records include issues such as tailgate lid light moisture intrusion that can cause taillight loss and reduce visibility, fuel tank weld separation that can allow fuel leaks and increase fire risk, and fuel pump failures or timing belt tooth separation that can cause engine stall while driving. These are real safety hazards: loss of taillights increases crash risk, a leaking fuel tank risks a fire, and an engine stall at speed can lead to serious collisions. Ignoring recalls may also affect insurance claims if a crash results from a known, unaddressed defect. At Coggin Acura Fort Pierce, our factory-trained technicians prioritize safety — we will identify recall items applicable to your VIN, explain the NHTSA-listed defect and consequence in plain language, and perform the corrective action using OEM parts and manufacturer procedures at no cost under the recall program. If you’re concerned about interruptions, we’ll discuss loaner options and typical repair times when you schedule service. For customers looking to save, check our current service specials before your visit.
Your Certified Recall Experts
Coggin Acura Fort Pierce is the local franchise dealer in Fort Pierce, FL, and we serve the Treasure Coast and surrounding communities with factory-certified Acura service and recall repairs. Our technicians are trained by Acura, use OEM parts and Acura factory diagnostic tools, and follow manufacturer repair procedures exactly — requirements that ensure recall work remains free and fully covered by the manufacturer. For the 2026 Acura MDX, this means any corrective action mandated by NHTSA—software updates for collision systems, replacement of fuel system components, or tailgate light gasket upgrades—will be performed using the parts and processes Acura specifies. Choosing an authorized dealer protects your vehicle’s warranty, maintains resale value, and ensures future service records reflect manufacturer-compliant repairs. When you arrive, our service advisors will run a VIN recall check at no charge, explain the scope, and help you schedule service at a convenient time. We also provide service financing through our online application so you can get prioritized attention when needed and pay responsibly over time.
Next Steps to Resolve a Recall
To confirm whether your 2026 Acura MDX needs work, start by checking NHTSA.gov with your VIN or bring your vehicle to Coggin Acura Fort Pierce for a complimentary VIN check. If a recall applies, expect straightforward next steps: our team will explain the defect (for example, moisture intrusion in tailgate lights or low-pressure fuel pump failures), outline the manufacturer’s corrective action, provide an estimated repair time, and perform the repair using OEM parts at no charge. Software updates generally take under an hour; hardware replacements may require longer but are prioritized under recall campaigns. You don’t need to be certain a recall exists — our advisors will verify and advise — and you can schedule appointment online. Review current service specials to maximize convenience. We will also document completed recall repairs on your vehicle history, which protects resale value and demonstrates proper maintenance to insurers and future buyers.
Protect Your Vehicle's Value
Unresolved recalls can lower trade-in and resale value because many dealers and private buyers check NHTSA records before purchase. For owners of the 2026 Acura MDX, completing all applicable recall repairs at an authorized Acura dealer like Coggin Acura Fort Pierce removes a barrier to sale, reassures buyers, and keeps your service history clean and verifiable with OEM documentation. Several entries in the NHTSA data — including fuel pump and fuel tank campaigns, brake caliper corrections, and timing belt inspections — can be significant to potential buyers who are aware of safety history. Having Coggin Acura Fort Pierce perform the free recall repairs shows you met manufacturer requirements and helps preserve asking price. When preparing to sell or trade, use our online tool to value your trade, and we’ll confirm all open recalls and complete necessary repairs so you get the maximum return on your vehicle.
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Recall Summary
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Tail Light
FREE6 OPEN RECALLS
Consequence
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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Tail Light6
FREE6 OPEN RECALLS
Defect
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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Fuel Tank3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS
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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.
Corrective Action
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).
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Air Conditioner2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
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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.
Corrective Action
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.
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Forward Collision Avoidance2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
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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.
Corrective Action
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.
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Seat Belt2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
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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.
Corrective Action
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.
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Transmission1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Consequence
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
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Electrical System1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
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American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Consequence
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
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Brake Caliper3
FREE3 OPEN RECALLS
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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
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Timing belt1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Consequence
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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Fuel Pump5
FREE5 OPEN RECALLS
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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Engine1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Consequence
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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Seat1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.
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Fuel System1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.
Consequence
The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.
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