Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 80 complaints for the 2025 Acura MDX, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V0320002025-23-01

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."

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V3320002026-21-05

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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 may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 80 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system,engine problems are the most common for the 2025 Acura MDX. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System,engine17

02Engine16

03Unknown Or Other11

04Electrical System5

05Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine4

80 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

19–22mpg combined

17-19city

21-26hwy

$3,700-$4,300/yr

The 2025 Acura MDX delivers 19 to 22 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

MDX FWD - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr5/10 Average

MDX AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr4/10 Average

MDX AWD Type-S - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$4,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Acura MDX

32States

30%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 32 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

1,84911%

NYNew York

1,55710%

FLFlorida

1,4629%

NJNew Jersey

1,3468%

DCWashington DC

1,1377%

ILIllinois

8996%

PAPennsylvania

7955%

DEDelaware

7174%

CACalifornia

6634%

MOMissouri

6514%

MDMaryland

6354%

GAGeorgia

4873%

NCNorth Carolina

3742%

AZ311

OH284

MN242

CO228

OK203

RI172

OR171

WI148

TN134

CT133

IN127

NH123

VA119

NV119

WA114

MS112

MI94

SD92

KY92

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 Acura MDX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 Acura MDX a good car to buy?

The 2025 Acura MDX has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system,engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Acura MDX?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Acura MDX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Acura MDX?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 Acura MDX delivers 19–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Acura MDX, based on 80 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.