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2025 Acura MDX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
111
Latest campaign
May 21, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Air bags1May 21, 2026
Service brakes, hydraulic1Jun 12, 2025
Back over prevention1Jan 23, 2025
Fuel system, gasoline1Jan 23, 2025

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 21, 2026Latest campaign
May 21, 202626V332000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Filed under
Mdx
Campaign
NHTSA 26V332000 · May 21, 2026
Jun 12, 202525V391000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V391000
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Filed under
Mdx
Campaign
NHTSA 25V391000 · Jun 12, 2025
Jan 23, 202525V032000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V032000
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the center information display unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RKZ.
Filed under
Mdx
Campaign
NHTSA 25V032000 · Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 202525V031000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V031000
What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Risk
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Filed under
Mdx Type S
Campaign
NHTSA 25V031000 · Jan 23, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Mdx, Mdx Type S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component111

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
111Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine6861000
Electrical system5247000
Unknown or other2724001
Fuel/propulsion system1110000
Power train55000
Service brakes55104
Forward collision avoidance55204
Steering33104
Suspension22000
Fuel system22000
Gasoline22000
Back over prevention22000
Structure11000
Lane departure11000
Equipment11000

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “I have had a problem with the "Auto Idle Stop" in my 2025 Acura MDX. While at a stop light 2 different times and at a stop sign 1 time the car engine shut off as it should.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771386
  • Engine

    “My 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance (VIN [XXX]) twice failed to restart after the Auto Idle Stop system shut the engine off — on XXX (~2:00 PM CDT) and again on October 10, 2026 (2:20 PM CDT).”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771218
  • Electrical system

    “Faulty and auto-stop/start system glitch where the engine fails to turn back on. This issue frequently occurs while driving in traffic or at a stop light.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770899

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2025 Acura MDX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Acura MDX. The most recent, 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Acura MDX?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 68 complaints out of 111 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Acura MDX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.

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