Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Acura MDX has 18 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while attempting to leave a parking lot, ... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When the vehicle stops and the idle auto-start/ stop engages, the vehicle will automatically go into... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | connecting rods came apart, needed a new engine. but outside of the recall |
| Apr 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving in Comfort Mode at approxim... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Engine noise on Monday sounded like thumping - didn't drive car on Tuesday and stated up today sound... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Start n stop button not working right shuts off and hard to start |
| Nov 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact noticed th... |
| Oct 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was in a stop and go traffic on the highway. When at a complete stop car shifted into neutral, I k... |
| Oct 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Hello, so far 4 to 5 times my MDX automatically shifted to Neutral gear at traffic signals. THen veh... |
| Jul 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was in traffic and we slowed down to a stop. Suddenly my car went to neutral and it didn’t want to... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The following issues occur on a 2020 Acura MDX with low 50k miles, maintenance was done regular when... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was in RED light and Car went to Idle Stop. I got Green Light but the Car automatically went to ... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Multiple times when I have come to a stop (traffic light, stop sign, etc.) my MDX has shifted itself... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, in the middle of the high way, the car shuts off and stops and when restarted it woul... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Starting around 20,000 miles, my car started to majorly hesitate when I would step on the pedal tryi... |
| Jan 26, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES( 5 TO SIX TIMES. THE LATEST ONE WAS MA... |
| Jul 8, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | 1. (JULY 8, 2020) ON 1 OCCASION WITHIN A SHORT TIME AFTER PURCHASING MDX, I FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL ON... |