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Buying a used 2020 Acura MDX? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2020 Acura MDX has 8 recalls, with engine bearing wear and seizure the most serious listed issue. Other campaigns concern fuel pumps, brake master cylinder separation, a cracking passenger seat sensor, unintended passenger airbag deployment, moisture-related tailgate light failure, and rear subframe corrosion. NHTSA lists 220 unverified owner complaints: engine 82, electrical system 39, unknown or other 39, and forward collision avoidance 37. Reported outcomes include 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request engine bearing and all applicable fuel pump recall records.
- Verify master cylinder, passenger seat sensor, and airbag remedies.
- Check subframe corrosion, tailgate lights, and collision-avoidance complaint history.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Acura MDX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura, Honda Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Honda, Acura fuel pump may fail, stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda, Acura Models: Brake Master Cylinder May Separate | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Acura MDX Tailgate Lights May Fail From Moisture | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura Rear Subframe May Corrode And Fail | Structure | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
220 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 56 | None found |
| Electrical System | 39 | None found |
| Power Train | 21 | None found |
| Fuel System | 15 | Yes |