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2012 Acura MDX Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2012 Acura MDX, and owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
76
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2012 Acura MDX

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 12V063000 Reported 8,709 vehicles potentially affected HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

    Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. The vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer…

76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Acura MDX have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,535 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 11 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I have a 2012 MDX and it burns an extreme amount of oil. We took our MDX back to the dealership where we purchased it and had the oil issue fixed. Or so we thought. The problem was supposed to be fixe”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 16, 2026 · Engine

“2012 ACURA MDX burns extreme amounts of oil between oil changes. Typically a warning indicator comes on about 1,000 miles before oil change is due. I continue to refill oil between oil changes.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2012 Acura MDX (MDX 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway16 / 21
FuelPremium
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 3.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Acura MDX model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Acura MDX model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Acura MDX4224
2002 Acura MDX4204
2003 Acura MDX11206
2004 Acura MDX8171
2005 Acura MDX11180
2006 Acura MDX987
2007 Acura MDX099
2008 Acura MDX049
2009 Acura MDX052
2010 Acura MDX145
2011 Acura MDX070
2012 Acura MDX176
2013 Acura MDX130
2014 Acura MDX8172
2015 Acura MDX871
2016 Acura MDX7374
2017 Acura MDX8257
2018 Acura MDX10168
2019 Acura MDX9188
2020 Acura MDX8222
2022 Acura MDX2154
2023 Acura MDX241
2024 Acura MDX240
2025 Acura MDX3107
2026 Acura MDX19

Checking a specific 2012 Acura MDX

How do I know if my 2012 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Acura MDX; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 (for example 12V063000).

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

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.