Does the 2012 Acura MDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Acura MDX, the most recent reported on February 17, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura MDX?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (23 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).

How many 2012 Acura MDX complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 76 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Acura MDX recalls and problems

1 recall and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Acura MDX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Acura MDX recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 12V063000 · reported February 17, 2012 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 8,709 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix: 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 service at 1-800-999-1009.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine23
Electrical system13
Power train13
Unknown or other10
Air bags9
Structure5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Back over prevention2
Engine and engine cooling2
Equipment adaptive/mobility2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 16, 2026 · Engine
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 fixed 3 months ago but the car is still burning a lot of oil. We have to add oil every 2 weeks. We did not drive the car…

Jul 8, 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.

Jul 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
I bought a 2012 silver Acura MDX on March 3rd in 2022 from our local Acura dealership. Exterior paint was great, hardly any dings, scratches anywhere. I spent over $20,000 for this USED CAR and as of the past two years, the clear coat has worn out in various places on front hood, near the moon roof, near the rear side…

May 21, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
our car eats a ton of oil and the piston rings failed, we owe a lot on it and I'm told there is no help for this issue even though there used to be because we are outside the guidelines in terms of mileage and purchase date. our car has 156k its a 2012 MDX. VIN […] . Just checking with everyone everywhere to make sure…

Aug 27, 2025 · Engine
Oil consumption/burning Cylinder rings

MDX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	0	52	4	1
2010	1	45	6	4
2011	0	70	4	1
2012	1	76	4	3
2013	1	30	0	3
2014	8	172	10	3
2015	8	71	5	2

Across all years, the 2016 MDX has the most complaints (377). All Acura MDX years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Acura MDX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Acura MDX, the most recent reported on February 17, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura MDX?: Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (23 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).
How many 2012 Acura MDX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 76 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 16, 2026.