Vehicle recall 19V256000 · March 28, 2019
Acura MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid
Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
- Consequence
- Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V256000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 28, 2019
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- M49
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 322,897
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting; Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Vehicles covered
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