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2016 Acura MDX Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Acura MDX, 8% of its 374 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 51,000. Three recalls touch the fuel system, including a fuel pump module replacement and a fuel injection ECU software fix for fuel particulate issues.

Fuel System complaints
31
8% of 374
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
51,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle shifts into neutral unexpectedly while driving and cannot be shifted back into drive, often alongside transmission and fuel emission warning messages.
  • Vehicle stalls in stop-and-go traffic or while stopped, with a temporary loss of power before it can be restarted.
  • Check engine light comes on with fuel emission and transmission fault codes, in some cases even after the 19V060000 recall repair was performed.
  • Vehicle lurches or hesitates and dashboard shows transmission, fuel emission, and lane departure failures, sometimes while cruise control is active at highway speed.
  • Vehicle fails to accelerate from a stop, revving high before finally moving, alongside a check engine light.

When 2016 Acura MDX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2015, latest Mar 31, 2026.

2016 Acura MDX fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2015Apr 2018Aug 2019Dec 2020Aug 2022Jun 2024Feb 2025
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Acura MDX

  1. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    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. The 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  2. NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

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

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

  3. NHTSA 16V417000Jun 9, 2016Fuel System39 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

Fuel System complaints by MDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20102 (4%)
  2. 20113 (4%)
  3. 20124 (5%)
  4. 20131 (3%)
  5. 201410 (6%)
  6. 20152 (3%)
  7. 201631 (8%)
  8. 201719 (7%)
  9. 201850 (30%)
  10. 201943 (23%)
  11. 202023 (10%)
  12. 20224 (3%)
  13. 20231 (3%)
  14. 20241 (3%)
  15. 202513 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 31 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Acura MDX, which is 8% of the 374 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Acura MDX?
Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 16V417000 for fuel tank replacement, campaign 19V060000 for a fuel injection ECU software update addressing fuel particulates, and campaign 23V858000 for fuel pump module replacement.
At what mileage do 2016 Acura MDX fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2016 MDX.
What symptoms do 2016 Acura MDX owners report with fuel system issues?
Owners describe the vehicle shifting into neutral unexpectedly, stalling in traffic, check engine lights with fuel emission codes, and hesitation or lurching tied to transmission and fuel system warnings.
Did the fuel system recall fix the problem for all 2016 MDX owners?
Not always. At least one owner in NHTSA complaints reported the check engine light returned after the 19V060000 recall remedy was applied.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.