KnownCarProblems2015 Acura Mdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura Mdx, most often about the electrical (21% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). It is 17th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2015 Acura Mdx problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Our Mdx has had numerous infotainment issues. The tailgate will open without being present on several occasions. Doors will not unlock on occasion on drivers side with key fob. Wipers will come on without any moisture on various times. Brake warning light will come on while driving without any traffic in front of the…
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Mdx. While driving 50 MPH, all the warning indicators on the instrument cluster illuminated and the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the failure. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of…
Other or unspecified
14 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles.
I want to know if there is a recall on my 2015 Acura Mdx for the takata airbags. I have not been notified about this clutch bolt from the air condition unit corroding that needs to be replaced.
We have sporadic problems with engine or transmission and the dealer has not been able to identify the problem. It happens at any time slow or fast speed: uphill or downhill the car will not change gears and starts to pull as if the transmission is going to fall out. We have reported this to Acura customer service and…
Transmission
12 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Appears to have issues shifting from d4 to d5 or while in d5. Roughly around 1.6k RPM the vehicle sounds like it is driving over rumble strips. I think it might be a torque converter problem.
Vehicle shudders at 35-40 MPH, the shuddering is harder when going up a slight incline. It seems that the vehicle doesn't want to shift down a gear. I have to either let go of the gas or give it more gas for the shuddering to stop.
Body and structure
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I own a 2015 Acura Mdx that is three months old and it has 4000 miles on it. I was driving this car early in the morning when I pressed the button to open the moonroof, it violently exploded causing glass to shower upon me. I have suffered cuts on my hand and on my head as a result of this. I have contacted two…
I was driving 80 MPH on the highway when the passenger side windshield garnish flew off the car. After inspection, it appears the clips that hold the garnish on were broken.
Steering
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
Three months after owning this 2015 Mdx my power steering failed as I was driving (eps failure) and making a left turn. This causes the vehicle to lose power steering making it almost impossible to steer. This same eps failure has occurred 4 times within 11 months with the vehicle, always when turning left. The…
After the recall of collison migration braking system (cmbs). With the new recall software. The Mdx stops or apply the braking on the freeway. This is a continues to this day. The dealership had the vehicle for about one week. They said that it could not find a problem. The dealership put over 250 miles on the…
Engine
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
We have sporadic problems with engine or transmission and the dealer has not been able to identify the problem. It happens at any time slow or fast speed: uphill or downhill the car will not change gears and starts to pull as if the transmission is going to fall out. We have reported this to Acura customer service and…
Vehicle stops accelerating while driving and loses power without warning. Multiple engine lights go off: check engine, emission system problem, all wheel drive system problem, power steering system eps problem, vehicle stability assist vsa problem, hill start assist problem, trailer stability assist problem. Car…
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles.
After the recall of collison migration braking system (cmbs). With the new recall software. The Mdx stops or apply the braking on the freeway. This is a continues to this day. The dealership had the vehicle for about one week. They said that it could not find a problem. The dealership put over 250 miles on the…
Upon entering a t-intersection with a stop sign at the end of our street the brakes of a 2015 Acura Mdx sh AWD with only 2000 miles would not engage. We were traveling at 50mph and decreased our speed to 30mph as we were coasting, but could not get the vehicle to stop. The brakes were pumped twice as we decelerated…
Lights
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: tail lights.
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed condensation in both taillights and the taillights did not illuminate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lid light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
The contact owns a 2015 Acura Mdx. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate lid lights did not function as intended. The contact was pulled over by the local police and was informed that the taillights were not operating. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer where the vehicle was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Acura Mdx recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed july 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are aou and aot. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning june 10, 2026.
Full defect summary
American honda motor company (honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 honda pilot, 2017-2023 ridgeline, 2019-2023 passport, and 2014-2020 acura mdx vehicles that were sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, or wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Lights: interior lighting
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: exterior lighting
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
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).
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
Risk: If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts
Risk: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Acura Mdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura Mdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); other or unspecified (14 complaints, typically around 24,000 miles); transmission (12 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Acura Mdx have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 4, 2026 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Acura Mdx?
- It is 17th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints, with 71 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.