Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Acura MDX has 31 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
31
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | During the summer of 2025, the auto idle engine railed to restart while at a stop light. We had to s... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Intermitted Flashing Dash Lights, Headlights, and Car Alarms. Steering wheel moving up and down. L... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Electric parking break and emissions light keep popping up. They says it’s the catalytic converter... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There was an active recall on this car from Acura for the auto start system malfunctioning. When th... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On Aug 8th at 3:32pm (81F and sunny), I stopped at a red light with the auto idle engine feature on.... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I own a 2020 Acura MDX. On two separate occasions, the Auto Engine Idle Stop system failed to operat... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a recurring issue with the Auto Start/Stop fea... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the Auto Eng... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | 1.17.25 My check engine light came on with the following lights: Emissions System Problem Electric P... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle stalled and was unable to start again, Called AAA , they jump started but when I went to... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle s... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle stalled and the engine cut while I was waiting at a stop light. The engine auto shut-off ... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I came to a stop at a stop sign. The start/stop feature activated and the engine shut off. When I li... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When the vehicle is idle, for instance at a light, it will shut down. It idles a little, goes into ... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When using the a/c while the Auto Idle Stop is engaged, the engine will shut off and not restart. T... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Twice so far my car just turned itself off while stopped in traffic at a stoplight. It would not tur... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I've experienced stop and stall issues with my vehicle three times and the Acura dealership said the... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was on a bridge heading into a tunnel stopped due to traffic and the car shut off completely. The ... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While coming to a stop the engine start stop engaged causing the engine to turn off completely and w... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Auto braking system engaged abruptly, without necessity. This occurred twice (December 2022 and Nove... |