2015 Acura MDX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,082miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Acura MDX, 8% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,082 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I saw previous warning when I pulled my credit report on Experian, but I am not seeing any recalls currently. My driver side taillight is malfunctioning. It appears there is a problem with the seal which is allowing water to get inside the assembly, causing it to short out. I realize this vehicle is a 2015 but thought I would mention in case this is still an issue under recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11728195, filed 2026-03“For the last 50k miles we've taken our Acura MDX to the dealership for regular oil changes. Almost every visit results in a bad battery. We've had the dealership replace a side mirror due to the electrical and several batteries as well. They've kept it for several days diagnosing issues but haven't to this day found out what's wrong with it. Now my back taillight stopped working, we bought another one and replaced it for it to work for a couple months and stop working again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11611045, filed 2024-08“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 failure reoccurred with the right taillights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,163.”
NHTSA complaint #11579573, filed 2024-03, 35,163 miles“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 diagnosed with failed tailgate lid lights. The contact was informed that the tailgate lid lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised that the manufacturer had denied the repair under warranty or unknown recall repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647955, filed 2025-03, 185,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Honda (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…Covers: Acura MDX 2014–2019, MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11019900Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019899Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019902Jun 4, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019901Jun 4, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 10232964Mar 3, 2023Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Acura MDX
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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