2016 Acura MDX exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Acura MDX — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2016 Acura MDX. The red LED section of the inner tailgate taillight (lid light) has failed and no longer illuminates. The white backup bulb in the same assembly still works. The LED section is sealed inside the assembly and cannot be serviced, so the entire lid light must be replaced. This vehicle…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the trunk, the contact became aware that the inner driver’s side taillight was inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V256000 (Exterior Lighting)…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid…Campaign 19V256000 · Mar 28, 2019
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Form · Other · issued Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Letter · Other · issued Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Form · Other · issued Jun 4, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Letter · Other · issued Jun 4, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 MDX | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 MDX | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 MDX | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 MDX | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 MDX | 6 | 9% |
| 2014 MDX | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 MDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 MDX | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 MDX | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.