YearToAvoid

2025 Acura MDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2025 Acura MDX has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 20 model years tracked, and ranks worst-first at #1. It carries 105 complaints, 3 recalls, and owners most often cite engine and electrical problems, giving it an Avoid verdict.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 20 MDX years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
105
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2025 Acura MDX problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine63 (60%)
  2. Electrical System48 (46%)
  3. Other27 (26%)
  4. Fuel System13 (12%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (7%)
  6. Brakes5 (5%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
  8. Steering3 (3%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
  10. Airbags1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicles stall or lose power unexpectedly while driving, cutting steering and braking assist along with it.
  • The auto idle-stop system shuts the engine off at stops and sometimes fails to restart when the driver tries to pull away.
  • The accelerator pedal fails to respond and the vehicle decelerates on its own, with warning lights illuminated and a throttle-related diagnosis in at least one case.
  • Rearview camera and touchscreen display intermittently blank out, especially when shifting into reverse.
  • Braking feels inconsistent, with a soft pedal under normal use and automatic braking that engages harder or softer than expected during adaptive cruise use.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in at least one reported frontal crash despite significant vehicle damage.
2025 Acura MDX complaints: complaints filed per month19Sep 2024Jul 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
105 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (19).

2025 Acura MDX recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    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.

  2. NHTSA 25V391000Jun 12, 2025Brakes259,033 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    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.

  3. NHTSA 25V032000Jan 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras9,221 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    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.

2025 Acura MDX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other MDX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good4239221
2024Caution5339221
2025Avoid100105321

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Acura MDX reliable?
Compared to other MDX model years, 2025 ranks worst-first with a complaint index of 100 and 105 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
Engine issues make up 60% of complaints and electrical system issues make up 46%, with median mileage at failure around 14,000 to 15,700 miles.
Does the 2025 Acura MDX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 MDX covering airbags, brakes, and the touchscreen/rearview camera display, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2025 MDX compare to other years?
Among 20 model years tracked, 2025 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is ranked worst overall, while years like 2013 and 2012 rank as Best with complaint indexes of 0 and 21.
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 MDX?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 5 injuries reported among the 105 complaints, with no fires or deaths recorded.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.