16 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Honda is recalling certain Acura MDX and TLX vehicles because a software problem may cause them to lose power steering assistance. The recall also includes certain Honda Pilot vehicles. Dealers will update the power steering software to address the problem, and the repair is free. Honda expects to mail owner notification letters on December 14, 2026.
On these vehicles, the rear subframe can corrode at the points where the suspension is mounted. If this happens, rear suspension parts, such as the rear control arm, can fail. This affects vehicles sold in a number of states. Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit, and repair or replace subframe components as needed, free of charge. A final remedy is expected later, and additional letters will follow once it's ready.
Honda is recalling certain Honda and Acura vehicles, including the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, HR-V, Fit, Insight, Passport and the Acura TLX, RDX and MDX. The sensor that measures the weight of the person in the front passenger seat can crack and short circuit. If that happens, the airbags can go off when they should not during a crash. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors at no cost. This recall expands an earlier recall.
The brake pedal in these vehicles is held in place by a pin that was not secured correctly. Because of this, the pedal can shift out of its normal position while the vehicle is being driven. When the pedal moves out of place, the driver may not be able to press the brakes the way they normally would, which can affect the vehicle's ability to slow down or stop.
In certain Acura MDX vehicles, moisture can get into the tailgate light assembly and its wiring. This can cause the interior and exterior lights to stop working, including the tailgate lid lights, position lights, license plate lights, and taillights.
Some 2025 Acura MDX vehicles have a touchscreen in the center console that may go blank. When this happens, the rearview camera image does not display as it should. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal safety rules that require a working rear visibility display. Without the camera image, the driver may not be able to see what is behind the vehicle when backing up.
Honda is recalling certain 2020 through 2022 Honda and Acura vehicles, including Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline, Fit, Insight and the Acura MDX, RDX and TLX. The sensor that measures the weight of the person in the front passenger seat can crack and short out. When that happens, the system may not switch off the front passenger airbag when it is supposed to.
In a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles, the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank may fail. If it fails while you are driving, the engine can suddenly stall.
These vehicles have an engine part called a connecting rod bearing, and a manufacturing error affects it. Because of this defect, the bearing can wear down over time and eventually seize up inside the engine. When that happens, the engine can become damaged. A damaged engine may not run the way it should, and it could even stop working suddenly while the vehicle is being driven.
A fastener that connects the brake booster to the brake master cylinder may not have been put together correctly when the vehicle was built. Over time, this can cause the master cylinder to come apart from the booster assembly.
On many Honda and Acura models, the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
On certain Acura MDX, TLX, and Honda Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline vehicles, the teeth on the timing belt may separate from the belt. If the timing belt teeth separate, the engine may stall while driving. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the timing belt if it's affected. If a new timing belt is installed, the engine will also be inspected and any damaged parts will be replaced, all free of charge.
Some Acura MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles may let moisture into the tailgate lid lights. This can cause the tailgate lid lights and the taillights to stop working. Losing the taillights reduces how visible the vehicle is to others, which increases the risk of a crash.
Certain Acura MDX and TLX vehicles have a problem with the fuel pump. Tiny particles in the fuel can stick to parts inside the pump over time, causing it to lose performance. When the fuel pump isn't working the way it should, it can make the engine stall while the vehicle is being driven. This kind of engine stall increases the risk of a crash, since it can happen while you are out on the road driving normally.
On certain Acura MDX, Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, Honda HR-V, and Honda Odyssey vehicles, a coating inside the rear brake calipers may not have been applied correctly during manufacturing. This can allow small gas pockets to form inside the caliper pistons. Over time, these gas pockets can reduce how well the brakes are able to slow or stop the vehicle, lowering overall braking performance.
On these vehicles, the powered front seats may have been built with rivets that were not manufactured correctly. This affects the driver and passenger seats in the Honda vehicles, and the driver seat in the Acura vehicles. In a crash, these rivets can break, which can cause the seat to come loose from the floor of the vehicle instead of staying secured in place.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 165 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 185 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 220 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 148 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Acura MDX. 14 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Acura MDX and TLX May Lose Power Steering Assistance" (NHTSA campaign 26V721000), reported Oct 29, 2026.
The 2018 Acura MDX has the most, with 10 recalls. The 2026 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 16 Acura MDX recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Acura dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: