Model year
2020 Acura MDX
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 224 complaints for the 2020 Acura MDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 5 complaints under MDX HYBRID and MDX SPORT HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (84), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (39), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (38). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 224 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 171 complaints
- 2005 180 complaints
- 2006 87 complaints
- 2007 99 complaints
- 2008 49 complaints
- 2009 52 complaints
- 2010 45 complaints
- 2011 70 complaints
- 2012 76 complaints
- 2013 30 complaints
- 2014 172 complaints
- 2015 71 complaints
- 2016 377 complaints
- 2017 260 complaints
- 2018 169 complaints
- 2019 190 complaints
- 2020 224 complaints
- 2022 157 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 112 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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,…
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022…
25V259000 · Apr 17, 2025
INTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights…
24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019…
23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging…
23V458000 · Jun 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled…
21V215000 · Mar 25, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey,…
Complaints
224 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| MDX HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
| MDX SPORT HYBRID | 1 | 5 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24013 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Nov 8, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| EA25004 | No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL… | Mar 26, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| PE25008 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPORT HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | — |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MDX AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| MDX AWD A-SPEC · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| MDX Hybrid AWD · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 27 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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