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What can fail
This page covers 4 recalls, 53 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Acura MDX.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2025 MDX complaints centers on engine and electrical behavior tied to the auto idle stop system. Owners across multiple reports describe the vehicle stalling completely at red lights, not just going quiet as designed, but fully shutting down, and then failing to restart for up to a minute. This leaves the car stuck when traffic begins moving. The failure appears to happen intermittently, with some owners noting it occurs repeatedly over weeks or months and without any warning lights beforehand. The electrical system complaints overlap with this pattern, suggesting the stall event takes other systems down with it. A secondary thread involves the lane-keeping assist, with a smaller group of owners describing the steering pulling unexpectedly or failing to hold the lane consistently, particularly in certain sensitivity modes.
53
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Acura MDX has 4 recalls, the most serious being a faulty passenger seat sensor that can misread occupant presence and cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly in a crash, and a brake pedal pivot pin that can slip out of position and prevent the driver from stopping the vehicle.
The airbag issue stems from the front passenger occupant classification sensor, which determines whether and how forcefully the airbag should deploy. When it malfunctions during a crash, the airbag can fire incorrectly, raising the risk of injury to whoever is seated there. The brake pedal concern is equally serious: the pivot pin that holds the pedal assembly in place was not properly secured at the factory, meaning the pedal can shift and fail to respond the way a driver expects when pressing hard to stop. Both of these warrant attention before driving.
There are also two related visibility recalls tied to software problems that cause the center display screen to go blank. When this happens with the transmission in reverse, the rearview camera image never appears, leaving the driver without a view of what is directly behind the vehicle while backing up. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns address the same blank-screen problem through different remedies.
At a glance
What can fail
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin wasn't secured properly, allowing the pedal to shift out of position during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The center touchscreen may go blank, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the center information display unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue may cause the center information display to go blank, preventing the rearview camera image from showing when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the center display assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
