49 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (5.3%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
49Complaints · Fuel system
5.3%Share of complaints
1.23×vs. all vehicles
7Last 12 months
2.0%Share involving a crash or fire
4Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (19, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1). 7 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 18 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “fuel”, “gasoline recall”, “system gasoline”, “distribution disconnect” and “received”. 1 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V031000 (2025-01-23, model years 2022, 2023 and 2024).
My vehicle was parked under my car port immediately after returning from the grocery store. As I was unloading the car I saw and smelled smoke which then erupted into a fire coming from the engine compartment.
Fuel system · 2020-03-22 · ODI 11318948 · Fire
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive to the residence after the failure.
Fuel system · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758558
The car had several warnings lights come on and immediately stalled out and stoped right in the middle of the road. The engine would turn over but would sputter like it was out of gas and would die after a few seconds.
Fuel system · 2026-07-08 · ODI 11749098
On [XXX], while traveling at highway speeds on [XXX], the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of engine propulsion.
Fuel system · 2026-06-22 · ODI 11745700
Vehicle experiences dangerous throttle delay from a stop. When making left-hand turns across traffic, pressing the accelerator results in no response for 1–2 seconds. Vehicle hesitates while exposed in intersection, creating risk of collision.
Fuel system · 2025-12-28 · ODI 11707405
When the car comes to a stop, the engine will shut down after idling. This is by design. The problem is that the engine shuts off and does not start up again. This is very dangers when turning across traffic.
Fuel system · 2025-11-23 · ODI 11701103
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 25V031000 · 2025-01-23 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
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.
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
How common are Fuel system problems on the Acura MDX?
49 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (5.3%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Acura MDX model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (19, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (1).
Is there a recall for Acura MDX Fuel system problems?
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V031000 (2025-01-23, model years 2022, 2023 and 2024).