2016 Acura MDX · Engine & cooling
Connecting rod bearing may wear, seize and damage the engine
NHTSA campaign 23V751000 lists the 2016 Acura MDX for a condition in which connecting rod bearing may wear, seize and damage the engine.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2016 Acura MDX in safety campaign 23V751000. The official record says: Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine. The stated safety consequence is: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The engine may run improperly as bearing damage develops.
- The engine may stall while driving.
Vehicles and scope
- 2016 Acura MDX
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 23V751000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Campaign 23V751000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 23V751000
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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