2026 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

9 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Acura MDX, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

9Complaints
1/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2026 sits among all MDX years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 2 complaints (22%)
Electrical 2 complaints (22%)
Driver assistance 2 complaints (22%)
Engine 1 complaints (11%)
Speed control 1 complaints (11%)
Transmission & drivetrain 1 complaints (11%)

Recalls (1)

AIR BAGS 26V332000 2026

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,…

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…

Technical service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2026 Acura MDX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2026 MDX TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2026 Acura MDX reliable?

The 2026 Acura MDX drew 9 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).

What are the most common 2026 Acura MDX problems?

The top reported problems for the 2026 Acura MDX are other (2 complaints), electrical (2), and driver assistance (2).

Does the 2026 Acura MDX have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2026 Acura MDX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.