2016 Acura MDX Recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

6 Recalls
2016 Model Year
Affected: FUEL SYSTEM OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE

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6 Recall Campaigns — 2016 Acura MDX

FUEL SYSTEM OTHER
Campaign #19V060000 · 29/01/2019
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Risk

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign #19V256000 · 28/03/2019
Issue

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.

Risk

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix

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.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #16V417000 · 09/06/2016
Issue

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.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix

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).

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #23V751000 · 13/11/2023
Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Risk

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Fix

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign #25V259000 · 17/04/2025
Issue

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.

Risk

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2016 Acura MDX Recalls

The 2016 Acura MDX has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include FUEL SYSTEM OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Acura dealership.

If you own a 2016 Acura MDX, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Acura. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2016 Acura MDX recall repaired, contact your nearest Acura dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Acura MDX has a total of 55 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Acura MDX recalls →

2016 Acura MDX Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2016 Acura MDX have?

The 2016 Acura MDX has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2016 Acura MDX recalls?

The 2016 Acura MDX recalls affect the following components: FUEL SYSTEM OTHER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Are 2016 Acura MDX recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Acura dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2016 Acura MDX has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.