2018 ACURA MDX Safety Overview

The 2018 ACURA MDX has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
  • Structure:frame and members
  • Exterior lighting

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for ACURA MDX owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2018 ACURA MDX 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2...

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 26V332000: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/21/2026
2018 ACURA MDX 26V365000

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgel...

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.

NHTSA Recall 26V365000: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/6/2026
2018 ACURA MDX 25V259000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles.

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V259000: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/17/2025
2018 ACURA MDX 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic ...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. 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. If ignored, fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

Reported: 12/18/2023
2018 ACURA MDX 23V751000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2...

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

NHTSA Recall 23V751000: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/13/2023
2018 ACURA MDX 19V298000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicle...

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V298000: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/4/2019
2018 ACURA MDX 19V256000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX...

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

NHTSA Recall 19V256000: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/28/2019
2018 ACURA MDX 19V060000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX an...

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V060000: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/29/2019
2018 ACURA MDX 18V221000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and...

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V221000: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/4/2018
2018 ACURA MDX 18V777000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sp...

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

NHTSA Recall 18V777000: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/11/2018

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.