Model year

2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

SUV, hybrid, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 13, 2018 to Sep 13, 2018.

Recall campaigns covering this model year2388k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 suv
Severity index0.02018 suvs average 5.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid peaked in 2018, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512018120192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid name visibility and wipers

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-256Mar 28, 2019Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillightsLighting322,897Part replacement
18V-777Nov 1, 2018Rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performanceBrakes64,785Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 13, 2018Failure Mar 29, 201825 milesBakersfield, CAVisibility/wiper

    I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW, IN LATE MARCH 2018; I BELIEVE WE TOOK DELIVERY ON MARCH 29, 2018. WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE MEMORY POSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. OUR VEHICLE HAS THE ADVANCED PACKAGE. INTERMITTENTLY, THE SEAT WILL GO TO THE MEMORIZED POSITION, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL STAY IN THE POSITION FOR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THAT POSITION IS IN THE HIGHEST POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE PLACED IN. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE AT BAKERSFIELD ACURA FOUR SEPARATE TIMES TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. BAKERSFIELD ACURA HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT THEIR FACILITY. THEIR SERVICE WRITER, OMAR, ACTUALLY WITNESSED THE MALFUNCTION WHEN I DROPPED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 16, 2018. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS, CASE NUMBER 08936387. ACURA REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ISSUE. I HAVE EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STAYS IN THE HIGHEST POSITION, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OVER THE STEERING WHEEL, BLOCKING OUR VISION OF THE ROAD. MY WIFE AND I JUST GET IN THE VEHICLE, START IT UP AND TAKE OFF. NORMALLY, IT IS NOT UNTIL WE ARE DRIVING THAT WE NOTICE THE ISSUE. AT THAT POINT, WE ARE FUMBLING AROUND TRYING TO LOCATE THE LEVER TO MANUALLY ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL. AT 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THAT IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS. A SPLIT SECOND OF DISTRACTED DRIVING CAN CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TIFFANY AT ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS, AND DAVID, THE SERVICE MANAGER AT BAKERSFIELD ACURA HAVE BOTH ADMITTED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CONTEND IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BOTH DRIVER ONE AND DRIVER TWO KEYS ARE PRESENT. APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF CORRECTING THE MALFUNCTION. TO BE CLEAR, IT HAPPENS WHEN ONLY ONE KEY IS PRESENT AS WELL AS WHEN BOTH KEYS ARE PRESENT.

    NHTSA complaint 11129399
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
    Pedestrian alert sounds
    Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

21 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • B25-003 Sep 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
  • B25-003 Jul 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
  • ONL6L806042025 Form Jun 5, 2025 · Other
    Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
  • ONL6L806042025 Letter Jun 5, 2025 · Other
    Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
  • B25-003 Apr 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
  • B19-019 Mar 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. Honda updated the inspection procedure…
  • B23-008 Feb 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly.
  • ONLJ8F20220830 Aug 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble …
  • B98015 Mar 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
  • ONLJ8F11022020 Nov 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagno…
  • BBOM09152020 Sep 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Presen…
  • B20-039 Sep 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5) -P074F (unable …
  • B20-022 Apr 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.
  • B20-018 Mar 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate and set DTC P061B (PCM internal malfunction torque calculation).
  • B19-017 Nov 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
  • B18-060 Jul 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates.
  • B19-005 Mar 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    "Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is blown. - MDX: Fuse E21 - TLX: Fuse B7 - MDX: It is hard to shut off the engine…
  • B18-060 Feb 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times or CarPlay does not work after iPhone updates. There is a software problem within the audio unit. Update the audio unit software.
  • B19-004 Jan 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
  • B18-073 Dec 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
  • B18-060 Oct 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service bulletin - The audio unit will reboot on its own at times. There is a software problem within the audio unit.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.