2013 Acura MDX recalls and problems

The 2013 Acura MDX has 1 safety recall and 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Acura dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Acura MDX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Acura MDX recalls

Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2013 Acura MDX problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	9
Electrical System	8
Unknown or Other	5
Power Train	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Steering	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Equipment	1
Seat Belts	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Electrical — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 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 2013 Acura MDX complaints

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

Exterior Lighting · reported Jun 14, 2026

The car is giving external right head light issue. The light turns off suddenly at night which we need to turn on again after 2 minutes. This happens frequently and we have to turn on the lights very often. The dealer examined the issue and he expressed regret in repairing the vehicle and estimated price of $2.500.The Service Manager though stated that the issue is same as it pertains to the rear lighting issue for Acura 2014 to 2020 Models. We paid $100 just to examine the lighting issue to the dealer. We are senior citizens at advanced stage and it is becoming increasingly difficult to take…

Air Bags · reported Jan 21, 2025

Warning message appeared 1/17/25. Inspected by Price Acura service department 1/20/25. Checked online recall for airbags. Multiple airbag recalls are mentioned for Acura, including my make and model. This vehicle has approximately 92,000 miles and I am the original owner. Would like to know if this $1800 charge would be covered under recalls already listed as this is apparently a problem existing in many other similar vehicles.

Electrical System · at 158,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that he was about to drive the vehicle when he noticed the front passenger-side headlight was flickering. The contact stated he decided not to drive the vehicle. The contact stated when he looked at the vehicle again he noticed the vehicle was on fire from the passenger side headlight. The contact stated a fire report was filed and the contact was informed that the fire origin was due to an electrical malfunction. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…

Engine · reported May 24, 2023

The 2013 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action suit described in the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to a recall and American Honda should be required to repair or replace the pistons.

Engine · reported Nov 7, 2022

I changed the oil in my car with synthetic 4k miles ago. About 1k miles ago I started getting an error that said low oil level. I went back into the lube shop to see what was going on, they said there was no leakage or issues there but there was hardly any oil in my car and that it was probably burning oil. I searched for issues with my 2013 MDX burning oil and an issue in 2019 with clogged oil control rings came up but said that the warranty extension would only be good to 2021. I found out this will be $5k to fix. I was never alerted of this issue and would like to submit a complaint about…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Acura MDX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Acura MDX: 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Acura MDX?

Owners report engine problems most often (9 reports), followed by electrical system (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.