Acura MDX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 42 recalls and 3,322 owner complaints for the Acura MDX (model years 2001–2020, 2022–2026). The most reported problem area is power train (991 complaints), followed by engine (667 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (11).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 112 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 41 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 43 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 158 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 226 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 190 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 169 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 260 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 377 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 71 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 172 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 76 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 70 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 99 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 9 | 87 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 11 | 180 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 171 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 11 | 206 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 205 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 224 | 9 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2016 (377), 2017 (260) and 2020 (226). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (30).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Acura MDX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 991 | 25 of 25 | |
| Engine | 667 | 23 of 25 | |
| Electrical system | 528 | 25 of 25 | |
| Air bags | 209 | 16 of 25 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 181 | 16 of 25 |
Latest 8 of 42 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V365000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Suspension: rear | 2014–2020 | 965,561 |
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2017–2020, 2022–2026 | 98,892 |
| 25V391000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2023–2025 | 259,033 |
| 25V259000 | Apr 17, 2025 | Exterior lighting | 2014–2020 | 152,800 |
| 25V032000 | Jan 23, 2025 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2025 | 9,221 |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2020, 2022 | 750,114 |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2013–2020 | 2,490,460 |
| 23V751000 | Nov 13, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical | 2016–2020 | 248,999 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 146 complaints and a fire in 51 complaints; 132 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.