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Acura VIN Decoder with MPG & Fuel Cost

Enter your Acura's 17-character VIN to decode its year, model and build details, see US model recall campaigns, and match EPA configurations where available. Set your mileage and fuel price to estimate running costs.

Acura MPG and running costs by model

A quick model-level comparison before you decode. Enter a VIN above for EPA configurations matched to the decoded year and available powertrain details, then adjust your mileage and energy price. These preview figures are broader estimates, not exact year-and-trim ratings.

Annual estimates assume 12,000 miles, US average regular gasoline at $4.35/gal, diesel at $6.20/gal, or residential electricity at $0.17/kWh. Fuel prices dated 2026-10-05. Costs exclude maintenance, insurance, tax and depreciation.

Acura MDX →

22.0 US MPG · $2,377/year estimated

Acura RDX →

24.0 US MPG · $2,177/year estimated

Acura Integra →

29.0 US MPG · $1,799/year estimated

Acura TLX →

24.0 US MPG · $2,177/year estimated

All 5 Acura models and running costs

Acura ZDX →

22.5 kWh/100 km · $739/year estimated

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Acura manufacturer and country codes

Honda's Acura cars and SUVs use different identifiers; a Japanese-built sedan and an Alabama-built SUV need not share a prefix.

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). These are verified examples, not an exhaustive list. A WMI can cover more than one retail brand; it identifies the manufacturer, not a model, engine or exact assembly plant. Country below refers to the WMI region assignment. Use the full decode for the reported build plant.

Verified Acura WMI examples
WMI	Country / region	Registered manufacturer	Vehicle type
JH4	Japan	HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.	Passenger Car
19U	United States	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.	Passenger Car
5J8	United States	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.	Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)

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Worked Acura VIN example

19UUA865X9A000001

Illustrative VIN with a placeholder serial number (000001), checked against NHTSA vPIC. It demonstrates the build-code decode, not a particular car's identity or history.

Make, model and year: Acura TL, 2009
Body and fuel: Sedan/Saloon · Gasoline
Engine displacement: 3.5 litres
Reported assembly plant: MARYSVILLE, UNITED STATES (USA)
Position 9: check digit: X
Position 10: model-year code: 9 → 2009

Read the NHTSA example decode →

For US-standard passenger cars, and multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks rated at 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) or less, a number in position 7 selects 1980–2009; a letter selects 2010–2039. This shortcut does not apply to every overseas-market vehicle, heavy truck or motorcycle. Model year can differ from the calendar year of manufacture. See every year code →

Where to find your Acura VIN

Start with the plate at the base of the windshield, usually on the driver's side, read from outside the car. Look next for the certification label in the front door opening. Compare the full 17 characters with the registration, title or insurance documents. Exact label and stamped-chassis locations vary by model, year and market; the owner's manual is the model-specific authority.

Use Acura's vehicle library to select your model and open its owner's manual. Match the model year before following the vehicle-identification diagram; an Integra manual is not a substitute for an MDX manual.

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Acura recall campaigns

Snapshot checked 2026-10-06; source contains reports through 2026-10-01. The largest 3 US vehicle campaigns in our NHTSA snapshot reported since 2024-10-06, ranked by total potentially affected units. Totals cover the entire campaign and can include other makes; they are not counts of unrepaired Acura vehicles.

NHTSA 26V365000 →Reported 2026-06-04

structure:frame and members; suspension:rear

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

880,514 potentially affected units across the campaign. Acura models: MDX. Model years in this make's records: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.

Risk and remedy

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

NHTSA 25V031000 →Reported 2025-01-23

electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

294,612 potentially affected units across the campaign. Acura models: MDX TYPE S, TLX TYPE S. Model years in this make's records: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

Risk and remedy

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

NHTSA 25V391000 →Reported 2025-06-12

service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

259,033 potentially affected units across the campaign. Acura models: MDX, TLX. Model years in this make's records: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

Risk and remedy

A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

A model campaign is not proof that your individual car is affected or that its repair remains open. Check your VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for current applicability and repair status. A VIN decode does not provide accident, mileage or ownership history.

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