2013 Acura MDX 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Acura MDX 4WD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 29 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints29

Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 23V858000 · 18 Dec 2023

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine9 · 31%

Electrical system8 · 28%

Unknown or other5 · 17%

Power train4 · 14%

Steering3 · 10%

Exterior lighting3 · 10%

Vehicle speed control3 · 10%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

20132

20144

20153

20164

20171

20181

20191

20201

20214

20223

20232

20252

20261

From owner complaints

I received notification of excessive oil consumption affecting my vehicle from acura (2013 mdx) i took the car as instructed to bridgewater acura and they performed an oil consumption test. According to the manufacturer the car had to consume at least 1 quart of oil per 1,000 miles. The dealer stated that my car…
Engine · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that he was about to drive the vehicle when he noticed the front passenger-side headlight was flickering. The contact stated he decided not to drive the vehicle. The contact stated when he looked at the vehicle again he noticed the vehicle was on fire from the…
Electrical system · Jul 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

I changed the oil in my car with synthetic 4k miles ago. About 1k miles ago I started getting an error that said low oil level. I went back into the lube shop to see what was going on, they said there was no leakage or issues there but there was hardly any oil in my car and that it was probably burning oil. I searched…
Engine · Jul 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Internal vehicle fire started around front passenger seat and burned for an unknown amount time before it extinguished on its own while vehicle was off and parked. Fire department was contacted upon fire discovery and they confirmed it was out, could be electrically related, and disconnected my battery Vehicle is…
Electrical system · Jul 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

200313

200410

200513

200611

Full specifications All model years 2013 Acura lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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