Acura MDX recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 15 recall campaigns and 1,062 consumer complaints for the Acura MDX (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the MDX costs to own.

Every Acura MDX recall campaign, by year

All 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the MDX (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 2 campaigns

Structure26V365000 · June 4, 2026 · about 880,514 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Air Bags26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · about 98,892 vehicles
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2025 — 3 campaigns

Service Brakes25V391000 · June 12, 2025 · about 259,033 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting25V259000 · April 17, 2025 · about 152,800 vehicles
Risk: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention25V032000 · January 23, 2025 · about 9,221 vehicles
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center information display unit, free of charge.

2024 — 1 campaign

Air Bags24V064000 · February 1, 2024 · about 750,114 vehicles
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2023 — 3 campaigns

Fuel System23V858000 · December 18, 2023 · about 2,490,460 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Engine And Engine Cooling23V751000 · November 13, 2023 · about 248,999 vehicles
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Service Brakes23V458000 · June 29, 2023 · about 124,077 vehicles
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge.

2021 — 1 campaign

Fuel System21V215000 · March 25, 2021 · about 624,552 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

2019 — 3 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling19V298000 · April 12, 2019 · about 93,946 vehicles
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.
Exterior Lighting19V256000 · March 28, 2019 · about 322,897 vehicles
Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights.
Fuel System19V060000 · January 29, 2019 · about 437,032 vehicles
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

2018 — 2 campaigns

Service Brakes18V777000 · November 1, 2018 · about 64,785 vehicles
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge.
Seats18V221000 · April 5, 2018 · about 5,810 vehicles
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail fra…

Where the MDX’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (15 campaigns total): Service Brakes (3), Fuel System (3), Air Bags (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Structure (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Seats (1).

Complaints by reported area (1,062 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (291), Electrical System (212), Power Train (191), Forward Collision Avoidance (136), Fuel/Propulsion System (94), Service Brakes (91).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the MDX (MY 2017–2026) include 27 crash reports, 12 fire reports, 23 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the MDX costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used MDX harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Acura MDX (base FWD) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Acura MDX have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Acura MDX (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious MDX recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 23V858000 (December 18, 2023, Fuel System), affecting about 2,490,460 vehicles: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my MDX has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the MDX cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the MDX cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the MDX nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.