2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Acura dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls

Recall 19V-256: Exterior Lighting

Reported Mar 28, 2019 · 322,897 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

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. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Recall 18V-777: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Nov 1, 2018 · 64,785 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Recall 17V-424: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jun 30, 2017 · 193 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.

Risk: The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.

2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Electrical System	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Steering	1
Engine	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Sep 23, 2025

The car has been experiencing roughness and shaking in reverse 50% of the time. Some times it shakes and jerks much more than other times, but either way it seems to be a common problem when searching forums and there doesn't seem to be any solution besides replacing the transmission. The dealership has recommended a full transmission replacement which costs more than the value of the car. There are no lights that come up, but the jerkiness in reverse seems dangerous and there's a chance that if it jerks at the wrong time it can cause an accident.

Power Train · at 15,000 miles · reported Apr 16, 2021

The transmission will jerk when driving upon acceleration and has a continuous shifting sound and feeling as though the car is in neutral or the drive mode is being changed (Like that when you shift gears on a bike). I AM unable to use all drive modes as the issue occurs in every mode--but even more in the sport modes. When the problem occurs, I have to turn off the car and turn it back on and that will usually fix the problem--but if I change it to another drive mode or have it in the sport modes it occurs randomly. If I'm on the freeway during commute times, I don't pull over to do so. The…

Power Train · at 15,000 miles · reported Apr 7, 2021

Transmission will jerk heavily when driving and has a continuous shifting sound like it stays neutral. Will judder when the vehicle stops and on acceleration. The car needs to be turned off and back on to reset. I can't use all drive settings as it happens more frequently in the sport modes. The issue first started happening at 15k miles. I have reported it to rhe dealership six times, the last time was a week ago. The dealership has kept the car overnight, replaced the shift mechanisms, updated system settings, and the gas pumps. The problem still persists. I attempted to upload service…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 20,000 miles · reported Sep 29, 2020

The vehicle consistently ignores the miles-per-hour set on the cruise controls - - exceeding the MPH by over 5 miles per hour or even more. This is a safely hazard plus can easily lead to speeding tickets. I have noticed this happening many times on highways (Normally with a speed limit of 55 - 65.

Electrical System · at 37,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2020

Rear back up camera has up to 1 minute delay in activating when I selected reverse. Also delays the safety systems associated with it like cross traffic warnings and collision avoidance.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid: 19V-256 (exterior lighting), 18V-777 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17V-424 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?

Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Acura recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.