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Acura MDX 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Acura MDX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

377Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine173 complaints

173 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V751000.

Power Train113 complaints

113 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V417000, 19V060000, 23V858000.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V256000, 25V259000.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V365000.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V417000Reported June 9, 2016 - 39 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 39 vehicles across all affected models.

19V060000Reported January 29, 2019 - 437,032 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 437,032 vehicles across all affected models.

19V256000Reported March 28, 2019 - 322,897 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 322,897 vehicles across all affected models.

23V751000Reported November 13, 2023 - 248,999 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 248,999 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

25V259000Reported April 17, 2025 - 152,800 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 152,800 vehicles across all affected models.

26V365000Reported June 4, 2026 - 965,561 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 965,561 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA25004Opened March 26, 2025 - Open

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25008Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Engine failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24013Opened November 8, 2024 - Closed August 20, 2025

Engine failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201512
201625
201718
201819
201948
202021
202113
202214
202313
202469
202575
202650
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.