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Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints for the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The 2017 and 2019 model years drew the most complaints (8 each), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 22 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2017–2020)
  • most complaints: 2017, 2019 (8 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 21V215000 (reported Mar 25, 2021)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 and 2019 model years share the highest count, 8 complaints each. Next come 2020 (5) and 2018 (1). The fewest are for 2018, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2020Column chart of 22 complaints across 4 model years. The highest are 2017, 2019 with 8 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 8 complaints820172018: 1 complaint120182019: 8 complaints820192020: 5 complaints52020
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201780000
201810000
201980000
202050000
All model years220000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura MDX Sport Hybrid components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (36.4% of all 22), followed by Power Train (7) and Electrical System (3).

Components named most often in Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System836.4%
Power Train731.8%
Electrical System313.6%
Engine29.1%
Seat Belts29.1%
Vehicle Speed Control29.1%
Visibility/Wiper29.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)14.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance14.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline14.5%
Steering14.5%
Unknown or Other14.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name MDX Sport Hybrid, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2020. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 3 campaigns2018: 2 campaigns2019: 2 campaigns2020: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V215000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V256000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

    Model years 2017–2019

    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.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V777000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model years 2017–2018

    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.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 17V424000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2017

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The most recent, 21V215000, was reported on March 25, 2021 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Acura MDX Sport Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 and 2019 model years tie, with 8 complaints each out of 22. The next are 2020 (5) and 2018 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 36.4% of all 22. Power Train (7) and Electrical System (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 22 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Acura models

8 models · most complaints first

The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
  • Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
  • Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
  • Acura TLX 2012–2025 · 13 recalls · 885 complaints
  • Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
  • Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
  • Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
  • Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints

All Acura models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.