2023 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Acura MDX, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
49
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 MDX and 49 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 17 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING7
- SERVICE BRAKES6
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
- STEERING4
- SUSPENSION3
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
2023 MDX Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V332000
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · 25V391000
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."
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · 25V031000
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.
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.
2023 MDX Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACa10302026901 | Oct 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Dealer Message - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. In other circumstances, vehicl… | 11039436 |
| BBTS28851 | Jul 18, 2026 | STEERING | Tech Line Summary Article - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue. | 11035226 |
| BTI&01142026903 | Jan 14, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S’s with a client complaint of a stuck stroke sensor failure DTC C164X-2A (St… | 11027817 |
| B23-004 | Oct 17, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | "Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting b… | 11024891 |
| BTI&07312025903 | Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto id… | 11021756 |
| BBTS28851 | Jul 17, 2025 | STEERING | Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue. | 11020862 |
| BTI&07152025901 | Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto id… | 11020827 |
| B24-025 | Jul 2, 2025 | WHEELS | Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear wheel area due to rocks are getting caught between the rear brake disk an… | 11020585 |
| BTI&05272025901 | May 27, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a front suspension noise while turning left and/or right… | 11019253 |
| BTI&05212025902 | May 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDX with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idl… | 11019254 |
| BTI&05092025901 | May 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area.… | 11018501 |
| BTI&04252025901 | Apr 25, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area.… | 11018015 |
| BTI&04092025901 | Apr 9, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror br… | 11017032 |
| ONL6AX022025B | Feb 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, your vehicle may not automatically restart. | 11015009 |
| B24-047 | Dec 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-orient… | 11012817 |
| B24-058 | Dec 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances when reversing near a chain-link fence or highly reflective surfaces, a parking and back-up sensor system abnormal message may be… | 11012818 |
| BTI&11052024901 | Nov 5, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. To fully understand t… | 11010557 |
| BTI&10252024902 | Oct 25, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a high-pitched noise coming from the front HVAC system w… | 11010125 |
| BTI&10212024905 | Oct 21, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. To fully understand t… | 11010128 |
| BTI&10042024902 | Oct 4, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. To fully understand t… | 11009196 |
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