2014 Acura Mdx: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Acura Mdx: 8 recalls, 172 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
8 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #13V571000 · 2013 · 19,197 vehicles
What's wrong: American Honda motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura mdx awd vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly May not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Why it matters: If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #14V639000 · 2014 · 43,481 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt May not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Why it matters: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #15V301000 · 2015 · 19,502 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura mdx 2wd and awd, rlx and 2014 Acura rlx hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) May incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Why it matters: If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the cmbs software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015.
Equipment Vehicle recall #15V417000 · 2015 · 106,439 vehicles
What's wrong: American Honda motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura mdx and mdx awd vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that May not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Why it matters: If a bolt was not coated, it May corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate May separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015.
Exterior lights, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #19V256000 · 2019 · 322,897 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: 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.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #23V858000 · 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024.
Interior lights, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V259000 · 2025 · 152,800 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura mdx vehicles. Moisture May enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Why it matters: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025.
Suspension, Body & structure Vehicle recall #26V365000 · 2026 · 880,514 vehicles
What's wrong: The rear subframe May corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Why it matters: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final…
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Equipment, Electrical Equipment recall #13E040000 · 2013 · 2,779 vehicles
What's wrong: American Honda motor Co. is recalling certain trailer hitch harness kits, part number 08l91-tz5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura mdx vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there May be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Why it matters: If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (38): the most common themes are steering problems (34), noise or vibration (15).
- Transmission & drivetrain (27): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (11), noise or vibration (3).
- Electrical (27): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), warning light on (5).
- Brakes (26): the most common themes are noise or vibration (5).
The 2014 Acura Mdx has 172 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 25 Mdx model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 132). Complaints peaked in 2014 (41 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 23,412 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (30 complaints, 1 recalls), 2015 (71 complaints, 8 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Acura Mdx have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Acura Mdx, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Acura Mdx problems?
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (38), transmission & drivetrain (27), electrical (27).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura Mdx get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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