2011 Acura MDX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Acura MDX, and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Acura MDX. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Acura MDX have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,484 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Check engine light continues to come on after repair, lack of power and transmission skip at times. Reverse light dark, unable to see at all.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2025 · Engine
“The hazard warning switch on my 2011 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment Package VIN [XXX] sticks. It is due to a manufacturing defect and not because of normal wear and tear. That is a safety concer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2025 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Acura MDX (MDX 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Acura MDX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura MDX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Acura MDX | 4 | 224 |
| 2002 Acura MDX | 4 | 204 |
| 2003 Acura MDX | 11 | 206 |
| 2004 Acura MDX | 8 | 171 |
| 2005 Acura MDX | 11 | 180 |
| 2006 Acura MDX | 9 | 87 |
| 2007 Acura MDX | 0 | 99 |
| 2008 Acura MDX | 0 | 49 |
| 2009 Acura MDX | 0 | 52 |
| 2010 Acura MDX | 1 | 45 |
| 2011 Acura MDX | 0 | 70 |
| 2012 Acura MDX | 1 | 76 |
| 2013 Acura MDX | 1 | 30 |
| 2014 Acura MDX | 8 | 172 |
| 2015 Acura MDX | 8 | 71 |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 7 | 374 |
| 2017 Acura MDX | 8 | 257 |
| 2018 Acura MDX | 10 | 168 |
| 2019 Acura MDX | 9 | 188 |
| 2020 Acura MDX | 8 | 222 |
| 2022 Acura MDX | 2 | 154 |
| 2023 Acura MDX | 2 | 41 |
| 2024 Acura MDX | 2 | 40 |
| 2025 Acura MDX | 3 | 107 |
| 2026 Acura MDX | 1 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2011 Acura MDX
How do I know if my 2011 Acura MDX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Acura models
- TL3,118 complaints
- RDX2,164 complaints
- TLX891 complaints
- TSX671 complaints
- Integra657 complaints
- Cl586 complaints
- RL423 complaints
- Legend382 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.