2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. That is the most of any MDX Sport Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Exterior lighting; exterior lighting:tail lights
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Received recall notice Feb 2024 Tried 3 times to get fixed no fuel pump available yet This is a safety recall issue and should be fixed immediately Please help expediate this urgent issue
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
I have a recall on my 2019 Acura MDX for a faulty fuel pump. I have called 2 different dealers in my area, the first said they wouldn't have the parts to fix the car until December 2024 at the earliest, the second just stated that they don't have the parts. It seems to me this is quite a bit of…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission experienced rough shifting and would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the vehicle would jerk when shifting into reverse with a whining, howling sound…
At night the camera on the rear hatch produces a blurry picture. During the day it is clear. It always happens. Iâve taken it to two dealerships and they could not reproduce the issue because it needs to be dark around the car. Iâve brought in photographs. And they still canât find an issue…
Other Acura MDX Sport Hybrid years
← 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid · 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid | 8 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, forward collision avoidance, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.