32 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Acura MDX, across model years 2003–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Acura dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your MDX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Acura MDX model years, the 2018 has the most recalls (10); the 2016 drew the most owner complaints (374).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Acura MDX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | no data |
| 2004 | 6 | no data |
| 2005 | 7 | no data |
| 2006 | 7 | no data |
| 2007 | 0 | no data |
| 2008 | 0 | no data |
| 2009 | 0 | no data |
| 2010 | 1 | 45 |
| 2011 | 0 | 70 |
| 2012 | 1 | 76 |
| 2013 | 1 | 30 |
| 2014 | 9 | 172 |
| 2015 | 8 | 71 |
| 2016 | 7 | 374 |
| 2017 | 9 | 265 |
| 2018 | 10 | 170 |
| 2019 | 9 | 197 |
| 2020 | 8 | 227 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 177 |
| 2023 | 3 | 46 |
| 2024 | 3 | 42 |
| 2025 | 4 | 107 |
| 2026 | 1 | 9 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Honda recalls certain 2025 MDX vehicles with front passenger seat weight sensors that may crack, causing airbags to deploy unintentionally during crashes. Owners should contact Honda for free seat sensor replacement.
Honda recalls certain 2020 Acura MDX vehicles due to rear suspension component failure risk. Corroded mounting points may cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must have rear subframe inspected and reinforced by dealers.
Honda recalls 2021-2025 Acura MDX models with brake pedal that may shift out of position, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake pedal inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Acura is recalling certain 2014-2020 MDX vehicles due to moisture causing exterior lights to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Acura for free repairs.
Honda is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles where the rearview camera may not display, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the center console touchscreen replaced free by dealers.
When the Acura MDX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 2,078 complaints with NHTSA about the Acura MDX; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 32 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Acura MDX, covering model years 2003–2026. The most recent was issued May 21, 2026 (Air Bags).
The 2018 Acura MDX has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (9), Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Exterior Lighting (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Acura dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Acura to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Acura dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.