2023 Acura Mdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (11) · Service Brakes (4) · Suspension (3)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
Defect: 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 ma
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2025-06-12 · campaign 25V391000 · 259,033 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (127)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-07-18 · BBTS28851 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body 2025-10-17 · B23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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 bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. this can allow shifting, which may lead to a pop noise."
Engine 2025-08-01 · BTI&07312025903 · Other
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 idle stop. the push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm
Steering 2025-07-17 · BBTS28851 · Other
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.
Engine 2025-07-15 · BTI&07152025901 · Other
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 idle stop. the push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm
Wheels 2025-07-02 · B24-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 and splash guard.
Showing the 6 most recent of 127 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Power Train“splines between transmission and power take off unit(transfer case) striped and loss awd function making vehicle fwd only…”
2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other“we purchased this 2023 acura mdx less than a year ago and are under the 4 year 48,000 mile extended warranty, but also purchased warrantees to cover both the interior and exterior of the vehicle to have a worry-free experience for the entire life of the loan on the vehicle at the strong recommendation by the gm of the dealership. we had the vehicle…”
2026-10-12 · Power Train“my vehicle developed a leak at the seal between the transfer case and transmission. i was informed that, due to the original design, this seal cannot be replaced independently. the leak can result in the loss of gear oil and transmission fluid, further transmission damage, and a loss of power to the rear wheels. repairs involve significant expense,…”
2026-10-03 · Tires“these are oe tires on my 2023 acura mdx. at 22,000 miles a rotating thumping sound was heard and also felt in the steering wheel. the tires were inspected by my acura dealer on three separate service calls to diagnose. on the 3rd visit the problem was confirmed and determined to be severe flat spots on all 4 tires. due to the flat spots, these tir…”
2026-10-03 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2023 acura mdx has developed a windshield washer system failure affecting both the front and rear washers. the system is clogged and is no longer able to spray washer fluid properly. i found a documented case involving 2022-and-newer acura mdx vehicles showing what appears to be the same failure mode: coating on the washer-fluid reservoir can b…”
2026-09-04 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“was exiting i275 onto westbound route 32 when the brakes were unexpectedly applied by the vehicle’s safety system. no vehicles were in front or beside me. very alarming when it happened. this also happed two other times at slower speeds.…”
2026-08-23 · Power Train“2023 acura mdx type s. 28k miles. while merging onto highway, i sped up and at 25 mph, i heard a loud metal clunk from underneath the car. car still drove and functioned as a two wheel drive instead of awd. went in for service and was told that the transmission and power train unit would need to be replaced and will be replaced under powertrain…”
2026-08-14 · Power Train“was driving arround corner and felt a shudder like i had run over something, the felt front tires loosing traction and car jerked into next lane. took to dealer and they diagnosed a failure of output shaft from transmission to awd transfer case, currently at dealer getting transmission awd assembly replaced.…”
2026-08-04 · Power Train“my 2023 mdx type s is currently at mungenast st louis acura. transfer case and transmission are both being replaced at roughly 56,000 miles. i made a turn and heard a loud noise. because i was under acceleration my car was hard to control when it happened. scared me and immediately let off the gas. …”
2026-07-14 · Suspension · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface or a pothole, there was an abnormal metallic sound coming from underneath the passenger’s side of the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a technician informed the contact that the so…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.