2018 Acura MDX Hybrid AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid AWD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints40

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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 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Forward collision avoidance16 · 40%

Lane departure14 · 35%

Engine9 · 22%

Electrical system6 · 15%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Power train3 · 8%

Unknown or other3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

202514

202626

From owner complaints

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. Issue has been present since low mileage and not resolved by recall repairs.
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Got multiple warnings, systems don't work: Collision Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Asist, Road Departure Mitigation System. All those additional systems designed for safety are no longer working. The front camera failed, as confirmed by the dealer. Part is available for inspection.
Lane departure · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

When trying to accelerate from a stop the car has a noticeable lag in throttle response. 2+ seconds. This does not always happen but is intermittent. Much more often when the engine is colder. This makes a left turn in front of traffic or any move where you need to merge with traffic go from safe to dangerous, this…
Vehicle speed control · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I want to say that the engine or transmission is faulty. Sometimes while at a complete stop, the car will not advance and tries to stall or lose power. It takes about 2 or 3 seconds to finally go after I push the accelerator pedal almost 3/4 throttle. No it has not been reproduced at the dealer. I took it May of 2024…
Power train · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20181

20191

20201

Full specifications All model years 2018 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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