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Buying a used 2020 Acura MDX? Check these 8 recalls first
Two recalls on this year are rated critical: a brake failure risk shared with the Honda Civic and Pilot, and an engine bearing fault that can seize the engine. Alongside them sit two fuel pump stalling recalls, two seat sensor recalls tied to airbag deployment, rear frame rust-through, and tailgate light moisture. Engine tops the 220 unverified NHTSA complaints at 82, ahead of electrical, uncategorized reports, and forward collision avoidance. Three crashes and two injuries were reported; no fires.
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.
- Confirm both critical recalls — brakes and engine bearing — are closed for this VIN.
- Test brake pedal firmness and stopping feel from low and highway speeds.
- Check that forward collision avoidance works without false or missing warnings.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic, Pilot and Acura MDX Brake Failure Risk | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Honda and Acura engines can seize from faulty bearing | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail and stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura SUVs: rear frame can rust through | Structure | high |
| Acura MDX tailgate moisture can knock out vehicle lights | Exterior Lighting | medium |
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 |