CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Acura MDX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (70 reports).
2025 Acura MDX recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Brake pedal may shift out of position, reducing braking
The brake pedal pivot pin on these vehicles may not be secured properly, so the brake pedal can shift out of position.
Rearview camera image may fail to show on screen
The center touchscreen in certain vehicles may go blank, so the rearview camera image may not display as intended.
Most common 2025 Acura MDX problems
Problem areas named in the 115 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 70 |
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
What owners report
The auto-stop feature engaged after I stopped at a traffic light. When attempting to begin moving again the vehicle, it would not move upon pressing the gas peddle like it typically does. Vehicle gave alerts stating âsystem issue shift to parkâ but I could not shift out of Drive. Police had to be called as cars were flying by and I had two kids in the back. Very scary situation. Eventually while waiting for a tow I googled the issue and saw recommendation to turn off the car, open and close the door. At this point the alert said âtransmission issue engage emergency brakeâ which I did and was then able to start the car and move it. I took the car to the dealer the next day and dealer
The contact owns a 2025 Acura MDX. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop at an intersection downhill, the engine turned off while the instrument panel and infotainment center remained operable. The contact was unsure if the engine Auto START/STOP system was engaged during the failure. The message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact attempted to shift to park(P), to turn off and restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Transmission Error-Take to Acura Dealer" was displayed. The contact's husband arrived on the scene to assist, but the Police advised the contact that an emergency tow was required due to the potential crash. The Police requested em
While driving and coming to a stop, the engine shuts down and will not restart. Error "To continue to drive, depress brake pedal and push Switch". After 10 minutes of trying to start the car it finally started.
On three separate occasions, 2/27/26, 9/9/26, and 9/23/26 the Idle stop/start feature was inoperable and caused the vehicle to shut down. Upon attempting to turn the vehicle back on, vehicle would not immediately start back up. Inoperable and a major safety concern since this happened at a red light that was turning green. This poses a great concern due to traffic approaching the light while green not noticing the vehicle is stopped, as the entire vehicle shuts off when this happens. There is no way to get the vehicle moving again, so if there is traffic approaching, there is no way to avoid it or get out of the way. This was inspected by the dealership on 2/27/26 and dealer replaced the sta
I have had a problem with the "Auto Idle Stop" in my 2025 Acura MDX. While at a stop light 2 different times and at a stop sign 1 time the car engine shut off as it should. Upon letting off the brake and pressing the gas the car would not go. It stayed in Park and I could not get it to go. The engine would not turn back on. I received a warning light that said "depress brake and push start". Upon doing this the car still would not start. I had to open the door, shut door, push brake and then start the car. Dealer confirmed that this has been an issue.
2025 Acura MDX questions
Does the 2025 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Acura MDX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Brake pedal may shift out of position, reducing braking; Rearview camera image may fail to show on screen. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
Based on 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (70), Electrical System (54), Unknown Or Other (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Acura MDX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.