2026 Acura Mdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:interior (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 bulletins (7)
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.
Engine 2026-05-13 · BTI&05122026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 mdxs with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p0441 (evap system purge flow malfunction) stored. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to colle
Engine 2026-04-29 · BTI&04292026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 mdxs with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p0441 (evap system purge flow malfunction) stored. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to colle
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-20 · BTI&04202026901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 mdxs with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p0441 (evap system purge flow malfunction) stored. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to colle
Electrical System 2026-04-07 · BBTS30565 · Other
tech line summary - the vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed sms messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's android phone is connected via bluetooth.
Electrical System 2026-03-10 · BB28518 · Over The Air
over the air system updates - vehicles equipped with the system updates application are capable of downloading and installing over the air system updates (ota). a connection to a wi-fi network is needed to perform the update over the air. system updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors a
Electrical System 2026-01-17 · B28518 · Over The Air
over the air system update - system updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. information about the various software releases can be found in this document.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-04 · Unknown Or Other“on october 1, 2026 at approximately 5:45am, while driving my 2026 acura mdx, i stopped at a red traffic light on a busy street. the vehicle's auto idle stop system shut the engine off as designed. when the light turned green and i attempted to proceed, the engine failed to restart. the vehicle became disabled in an active traffic lane in the dark a…”
2026-10-02 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:interior · 1,800 mi“the contact owns a 2026 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph and adjusting the interior rearview mirror, the mirror detached and was hanging down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the windshield and the interior rear-view mirror needed to be replaced. the contact declined to pay for the repair bec…”
2026-09-06 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“blind spot warning system stops working when the it is hot outside or inside of the vehicle…”
2026-07-13 · Power Train“i am writing to formally escalate an unresolved matter regarding my 2026 acura mdx technology, purchased on xxx, from piazza acura of [xxx]. as a loyal acura customer of over nine years and currently on my fourth lease, this experience is both unexpected and unacceptable. since shortly after purchase, the vehicle has exhibited persistent and unres…”
2026-07-03 · Electrical System:adas:blindspot:sensors“the blind spot monitor becomes inoperable when you leave the car in an open area with sun and warm weather on the car. if you take the car and place it in a garage or during nighttime the monitors will come back on. this problem was brought to the dealer, gettel acura, [xxx] in xxx. they replaced a chip and told me it was fixed. it has not been …”
2026-01-01 · Unknown Or Other“google on-board gives a persistent error that the mmi and car driving technology firmware cannot be completed. service center says it’s known and they can’t do anything. the car is supposed to have voice control over vehicle temperature and functionality — it does not. it frequently will not automatically connect to a wireless apple car play or goo…”
2025-11-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“2026 acura mdx with acura factory a spec issued plastic floor mats. accelerator pedal gets stuck behind the floor mat resulting in uncontrolled wide open throttle. had to physically put my foot behind the pedal and pull pedal away from floor. afterwards tried a few times to repeat the issue, 3/5 times was able to reproduce stuck pedal. top of th…”
2025-11-11 · Engine“2026 acura mdx with 3.5 l v6 (j35y-series) experienced connecting-rod bearing failure and total engine loss at 1,920 miles. vehicle currently at dealer. appears identical to failures under nhtsa pe25-008 (2016-2020 models)…”
2025-07-28 · Unknown Or Other“i have experienced the vehicle not unlocking when the key fob is near(in my pocket) the vehicle and my hand is touching the door handles. the vehicle is designed to unlock when the key fob is in close proximity while hands are on the handle. this is a safety/security concern because in an emergency, the vehicle does not function as it is intended t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.