15 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.
These vehicles were sold in states that salt the roads in winter. The rear subframe, the metal frame that holds the rear suspension to the body, can rust badly where the suspension bolts onto it. If it rusts through, a rear suspension part such as a control arm can come loose. The back of the vehicle can then wander or slide and you could lose control. Honda's full repair is not ready yet and is expected in fall 2026.
A sensor under the front passenger seat measures the weight of whoever is sitting there so the car knows how to use the airbags. That sensor can crack and short out. If it does, the airbags can go off in an unintended way during a crash, which can hurt the people inside. This recall covers a long list of Honda and Acura models and expands an earlier recall. Dealers will put in new seat weight sensors.
The brake pedal in these Acura and Honda models is held in place by a small pin, and that pin was not fastened correctly at the factory. Over time the pedal can slip out of its normal position. If that happens, pressing the pedal may not slow or stop the vehicle the way you expect. Honda also says the affected vehicles do not meet federal rules for brake systems and for lamps and reflectors.
Water can get into the light assembly and wiring in the tailgate at the back of the vehicle. Once moisture reaches the wiring, lights can stop working — the lights on the tailgate, the position lights, the license plate lights, the taillights, and lights inside the vehicle. Dealers will check the wiring and, as needed, add a fuse harness, replace the tailgate light, and reseal the body, all at no cost to you.
The large touchscreen in the middle of your 2025 MDX's dashboard can suddenly go blank. When it does, the picture from the backup camera no longer appears when you shift into reverse, so you cannot see what is behind the vehicle on the screen. Federal rules require that rear view image to show every time you back up. Honda has traced it to the display unit and will swap in a new one.
There is a sensor in the front passenger seat that senses the weight of whoever is sitting there. It tells the vehicle whether to turn the passenger airbag off — for example when the seat is empty or a small person is in it. On these vehicles the sensor can crack and short out, so the airbag may not switch off when it should. It could then go off in a crash when it was supposed to stay shut. Dealers replace the sensor free.
The fuel pump sits inside the gas tank and sends fuel to the engine. On these vehicles that pump can fail. When it does, the engine can stall while you are driving — losing power in traffic or on the highway raises the chance of a crash. A dealer will replace the entire fuel pump unit for free. This recall is an expansion of two earlier Honda fuel pump recalls covering additional vehicles.
A manufacturing mistake means a bearing inside the engine — part of what lets the engine's moving pieces spin smoothly — can wear down and seize up. That damages the engine, which may then run roughly or stall while you are driving. A stalled engine in traffic can lead to a crash, and the damage can also lead to a fire. Dealers will inspect the engine and repair it, or replace it entirely if that is what it needs.
A fastener that connects the brake pedal booster to the brake master cylinder may have been put together wrong at the factory. If it fails, the master cylinder can separate from the booster and you could lose the ability to stop the vehicle. A dealer will inspect the brake booster assembly and repair it if needed at no cost. Honda mailed owner letters on August 7, 2023, so the repair is available now.
The pump that pushes gasoline out of the fuel tank toward the engine sits inside the tank, and on these Honda and Acura vehicles it can stop working. When it fails, the engine can stall, meaning it shuts off while you are driving, and that can happen at any speed. Your dealer will replace the whole fuel pump assembly at no cost to you. This recall is a larger version of an earlier Honda recall, 20V-314.
Your vehicle's timing belt is a toothed rubber belt that keeps the engine's internal parts turning in step. On these vehicles, the teeth can break off the belt. If that happens, the engine can shut off while you are driving, and the belt failure can also damage other engine parts. Dealers will check the belt and replace it at no cost, and will also inspect the engine and replace anything that was damaged.
Water can get inside the lights mounted on the tailgate of these Acura MDX models. The moisture can knock out those tailgate lights and the main taillights along with them. With your taillights out, drivers behind you have a much harder time seeing your vehicle, especially at night or in bad weather, and that raises the chance someone runs into you. The dealer will rework or replace the tailgate lights.
Tiny particles in the gasoline can stick to parts inside the fuel pump, the part that pushes fuel from the tank to the engine. Over time the pump can weaken and stop delivering enough fuel, which can make the engine quit while you are driving. Dealers will load updated engine computer software and, if the pump is already weak, put in a new fuel pump at no cost to you.
The pistons inside the rear brakes were not coated the way they should have been. That can let gas pockets form, and gas squeezes down when you press the brake pedal instead of pushing the brakes firmly against the wheel. The result is weaker braking than the vehicle is supposed to have, so it may take longer than normal to stop. These vehicles do not meet the federal braking standard. The fix is free.
The power front seats in these vehicles were put together with rivets that were not made correctly. Those rivets hold the seat frame to the floor. In a crash, the rivets can break and the seat may come loose instead of staying anchored down. In the Pilot and Ridgeline it is both front seats; in the MDX it is the driver's seat. Honda says the seats and seat belt anchors do not meet federal safety rules.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Acura MDX. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 165 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 185 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 220 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 148 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: