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2015 Acura MDX

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

11.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,441

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2026275 · manufacturer campaign HQ44 / HQ45 / HQ46 / HQ47 / AM90

4 June 2026

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2020 · Passport 2019–2023 · Pilot 2016–2022 · Ridgeline 2017–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the suspension mounting points on the rear subframe could rust. As a result, rear suspension components could fail. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit or replace the subframe, as necessary.

136,260 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2025212 · manufacturer campaign AM63 / AM64

17 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2020

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

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

What the dealer will do

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.

40,454 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2016278 · manufacturer campaign AL17 / HM77

3 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2015 · Pilot 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may have received insufficient welds during manufacturing. Over time, the insufficient welds may separate and allow for fuel leakage. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel tank.

3 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015281 · manufacturer campaign AK92

25 June 2015

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, some lots of A/C compressor clutch drive bolts may be defective. If the A/C clutch drive falls off the vehicle during operation while the vehicle is underway, the clutch drive could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander, causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the clutch drive bolt, and if necessary install a new clutch plate.

10,220 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2015201 · manufacturer campaign AK93 / AK94

14 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2015 · RLX 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) could unexpectedly activate while operating the vehicle. In rare cases, the system may interpret certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, as obstacles and apply emergency braking through the CMBS. If the CMBS applies unexpected emergency braking force during normal operation, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the vehicle sofware for the system.

3,387 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014453

15 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2015 · RLX 2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, in temperatures below minus 20° Celsius, the ability of the driver's and front passenger's seatbelt to extend and/or retract may be affected. This would result in a seatbelt that cannot be used properly or as it was intended, and could increase the potential for injury to the seat occupant(s) in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver's seatbelt and front passenger's seatbelt.

4,010 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019159 · manufacturer campaign AL65 & AL66

28 March 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water could enter the tail lamps located on the tailgate. This could cause the tail lamps not to work properly. This could also cause a fuse to blow, which could result in a complete loss of rear lighting.

Why it matters

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

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tailgate lid lamps. If either lamp is not working, the dealer will replace both lamps and inspect/replace the fuse. If both tailgate lid lamps are working, the dealer will modify the lamps, and install updated gaskets and wiring.

32,880 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 179 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
255 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2015 Acura MDX, of which 6 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Acura MDX get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Acura MDX at 11.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 255 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Acura MDX for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,441 in fuel, producing roughly 5,128 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.