2013 Acura MDX recalls and problems

The 2013 Acura MDX has 1 recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2012 model; the 2013 may differ in details. Photo: 2012 Acura Mdx by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2013 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 25 MDX model years — 24th most.

1recalls

30complaints

0crashes

3fires

0injuries

50,000median 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

Dec 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine10

Unknown or other5

Vehicle Speed Control3

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Fuel System2

Air Bags1

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

Complaints by year filed

2013 vs. other Acura MDX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Acura MDX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Acura MDX, the latest from Dec 18, 2023 (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 2013 Acura MDX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (10), electrical system (8), unknown or other (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.