KnownCarProblems2025 Acura Mdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Acura Mdx, most often about the engine (61% of complaints). It is 13th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2025 Acura Mdx problems
Engine
68 complaints · 61%The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle bucked for approximately 3-seconds before the vehicle stalled. The hazards were activated, the vehicle was turned off, and the contact waited before restarting the vehicle. While restarting the vehicle, several…
The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. The message, "transmission system failure - apply parking brake while parked - see dealer," was displayed. The gear shifter indicator warning light was occasionally illuminated. The…
Electrical
52 complaints · 47%The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle bucked for approximately 3-seconds before the vehicle stalled. The hazards were activated, the vehicle was turned off, and the contact waited before restarting the vehicle. While restarting the vehicle, several…
The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off and failed to restart. After approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle restarted, and the contact drove into a parking lot before driving to the residence. No warning lights…
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 24%Fuel system
13 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle bucked for approximately 3-seconds before the vehicle stalled. The hazards were activated, the vehicle was turned off, and the contact waited before restarting the vehicle. While restarting the vehicle, several…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
Brakes
5 complaints · 5%Transmission
5 complaints · 5%Steering
3 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance, the power steering was making an unknown abnormal noise. The steering was turning on and off. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Acura Mdx recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
No restart after auto start/stop engages
Summary
On june 3, 2022, the oï¬ce of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several ï¬eld reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traï¬c light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016
Questions about the 2025 Acura Mdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura Mdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (68 complaints); electrical (52 complaints); other or unspecified (27 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Acura Mdx have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Acura Mdx?
- It is 13th of 25 Mdx model years by number of complaints, with 111 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.