2012 Acura MDX recalls and problems

The 2012 Acura MDX has 1 recall and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 25 MDX model years — 16th most.

1recalls

76complaints

4crashes

3fires

2injuries

69,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Feb 17, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V063000 · 8,709 vehicles

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and Acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.

Original NHTSA wording

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.

Risk: As a result, fuel May leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 13, 2012. Owners May contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Honda's recall campaign number is S25 and S26.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine25

Unknown or other10

Back Over Prevention2

Equipment2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012 vs. other Acura MDX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Acura MDX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Acura MDX, the latest from Feb 17, 2012 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura MDX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (25), electrical system (13), power train (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.