2023 Acura MDX Type S recalls and problems

1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S.

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recalls
5
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2023 Acura MDX Type S recalls

Electrical system: software · Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · reported January 23, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 294,612 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Jul 20, 2026 · Power train

While making a left turn from an on-ramp, I heard a loud crunch from the drivetrain and experienced a momentary loss of power. Immediately afterward, the front tires began spinning under acceleration. I realized the vehicle was no longer sending power to the rear wheels and had effectively lost its all-wheel-drive…

Jul 15, 2026 · Power train · 50,000 miles

The contact owns a 2023 ACURA MDX. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 45 MPH an abnormal sound was emitted from underneath the vehicle, and the vehicles steering was being pulled to the right, no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was…

May 19, 2026 · Power train

There was a loud noise from under the car, and the car suddenly started to experience wheel spin. It's AWD and should not be spinning the tires. Suddenly losing AWD is dangerous when you expect the car to perform like an AWD car. Dealership said the transmission spline is stripped and needs replaced under warranty…

Nov 22, 2025 · Power train

While making a left turn into a parking lot my car exhibited a loud bang noise. It felt as if the car had been hit from the rear. While applying the gas the car jerked and popped in the rear. I had the car towed to a dealership where I was informed the transfer case had " Destroyed itself". The gears broke apart…

Aug 24, 2025 · Power train

Transfer case became defective and fluids started mixing in with it and in the result of all of that I needed a new transmission as well

MDX Type S model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 12310
2023 1500
2024 1200
2025 1000

All Acura MDX Type S years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S, the most recent reported on January 23, 2025 (Electrical system: software, Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (5 complaints).
How many 2023 Acura MDX Type S complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 20, 2026.