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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
Recall 19V256000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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