2019 Acura MDX Sport HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-256 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Forward collision avoidance10
Seat belts10
Visibility/wiper10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

90%repaired · 2023 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-215 · Mar 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles · 561,061 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting

Recall 19V-256 · Mar 28, 2019 · 322,897 vehicles · 277,038 repaired

Risk. Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other MDX Sport Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX Sport Hybrid median. How we score

'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid safety ratings

2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What MDX Sport Hybrid owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Received recall notice Feb 2024 Tried 3 times to get fixed no fuel pump available yet This is a safety recall issue and should be fixed immediately Please help expediate this urgent issue
Complaint 11613885 · Sep 10, 2024
I have a recall on my 2019 Acura MDX for a faulty fuel pump. I have called 2 different dealers in my area, the first said they wouldn't have the parts to fix the car until December 2024 at the earliest, the second just stated that they don't have the parts. It seems to me this is quite a bit of…
Complaint 11586052 · Apr 30, 2024

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