2018 Acura MDX

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Honda or Acura dealer during recall AL65/AL66 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-159) may not have been effective. As a result, a second repair is required. 

On certain vehicles, water could enter the tail lamps on the tailgate and cause a short circuit. As a result, the fuse could blow and cause a complete loss of rear lighting. 
Note: This recall replaces recall AL65/AL66 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-159). Vehicles that previously had a fuse harness installed under that recall do not require this repair. 

Safety Risk: 
A loss of rear lighting could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Acura will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a fuse harness. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the tail lamps on the tailgate and repair the body dust sealer.

Issue: 
This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part. 

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. 
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-679. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. 

Safety Risk: 
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-262. 

Issue: 
This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part. 

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. 
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall nos. 2020-236 and 2021-182. 

Safety Risk: 
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely and become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail.

Safety Risk: 
An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury. 

Corrective actions: 
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the engine. If damage is found, the dealer will replace the necessary parts.

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the teeth on the timing belt may separate due to a manufacturing issue. This could result in an engine stall. 
 
Safety Risk: 
An engine stall could increase the risk of a crash. 
 
Corrective Actions: 
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the lot number on the timing belt. If it is within the affected range, the belt will be replaced. Additionally, dealers will inspect the engine for internal damage.