ACURA 2003 ACURA MDX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2003 ACURA MDX
Brand
ACURA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2003
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 ACURA MDX vehicles due to air bags issues. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026