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2025 Acura MDX
2
Recalls
44
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Acura MDX has 2 recalls and 44 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system,engine (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Acura MDX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system,engine with 8 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Acura MDX currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 44 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system,engine (8), unknown or other (7), engine (6).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Acura MDX
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 44
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V391000June 12, 2025
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V032000January 23, 2025
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."
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
44 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2026
We have had multiple incidents when the car is at a stop light with the idle stop not active, the vehicle engine will just die. The light turns green and the vehicle is not running, it will take multiple times pushing the start button for it to start back up. This has resulted ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2026
Stopped for a red light at a busy intersection with the auto start/stop feature turned on. After releasing the brake pedal to begin driving after the light turned green, the vehicle attempted to start the engine, but struggled and in doing so, the vehicle stalled out. After two...
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ENGINE
Mar 28, 2026
When the auto start stop engages my car will shut down and then it takes a minute or two for it to restart. This has happened several times. I reported it to Acura previously and no action was taken. It’s difficult to replicate because it doesn’t happen every time. It’s unsafe an...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2026
Auto start/stop system - yes, it is available for inspection. The vehicle turned off at a buy intersection and it was a couple of minutes before it would restart. The vehicle will be inspected my a dealer on Monday. No manufacturer, police, insurance representative has inspected ...
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Mar 21, 2026
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. ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2026
Car stalls at idle. Auto Idle does not allow engine to restart from stop. Creating dangerous situations when on highway traffic, traveling around town and more. 2025 MDX, 21,000 Miles Nov 2025 at 14,500 miles reported issue after experiencing intermittently for a few months. ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 3, 2026
When I was at a stop light, the car shut off and went into park. I believe the Idle Stop was off at the time. When I tried to shift to drive it told me I needed to start the car by holding the brake and the button. It took a couple of attempts for it to cycle through and start...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Mar 1, 2026
There are times when my car comes to a stop shuts off ( auto off) then will not turn back on. This has happened numerous times. The dealers states that this a battery problem
ENGINE
Feb 28, 2026
2025 Acura MDX failed to restart after an auto-idle stop at a light in heavy traffic. Second time this has happened and dealer has not resolved
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 12, 2026
On several occasions, when the vehicle has been driving and comes to a stop in traffic. the auto start stop kills the engine when the brake is fully depressed. When we take our foot off the brake the engine will not start and a notification is shown on the dash. to start the en...
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Acura MDX have?
The 2025 Acura MDX has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Acura MDX?
NHTSA has received 44 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Acura MDX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Acura MDX?
The 2025 Acura MDX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Acura MDX are electrical system,engine (8 reports), unknown or other (7 reports), engine (6 reports).
Does the 2025 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2025 Acura MDX. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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