2015 Acura MDX problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2015 Acura MDX. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 33% of relevant complaints.
Better than 66% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 10 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 28%).
Does the 2015 Acura MDX have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 20 of 61 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura MDX concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (33%). For comparison, the 2014 scores 36% and the 2016 scores 74%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
The rest of the picture on the 2015 Acura MDX
- Every owner quote, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 20 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2015 Acura MDX?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2015 Acura MDX involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 8 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall…
6 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Does the 2015 Acura MDX have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 20 of 61 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura MDX concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (33%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2015 Acura MDX?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2015 Acura MDX involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 8 in total: 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 16V417000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Acura MDX years are better?
The 2015 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Acura MDX years we track (33%). The other years run higher.
Should I buy a 2015 Acura MDX?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2015 Acura MDX shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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