Recall 19V256000: 2014–2019 Acura MDX and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 28, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Potentially affected
- 322,897vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Honda (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 lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Possible consequence
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Acura MDX172 complaints
- 2015 Acura MDX71 complaints
- 2016 Acura MDX377 complaints
- 2017 Acura MDX260 complaints
- 2018 Acura MDX169 complaints
- 2019 Acura MDX190 complaints
- 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid8 complaints
- 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid1 complaints
- 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid8 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.