NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Acura MDX, and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. The sample is small, so treat it as an early look rather than a full record[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed a small set of complaints so far, spread across several groups.
- Unknown or other. 3 complaints[5]. These do not point to one clear part, so there is little to add here.
- Electrical system. 3 complaints[6]. Owners describe an infotainment and software update that will not finish, voice features that do not respond, and driver assist sensors that switch off in hot weather until the car cools down.
- Engine. 2 complaints[7]. In the stories we read, one owner reports a serious engine failure at low mileage. Another says the engine did not restart after the stop-start feature shut it off at a red light.
- Lane departure. 2 complaints[8]. In the stories we read, one owner describes harsh, inconsistent gear shifting and pedal vibration that service visits did not resolve, and another says the blind spot warning stops working in hot weather.
- Speed control. 1 complaint[9].
- Forward collision avoidance. 1 complaint[10]. The owner links it to the same software trouble seen in the electrical reports.
- Power train. 1 complaint[11].
- Visibility. 1 complaint[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 MDX is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V332), May 2026. About 98,892 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[3] | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 |
| MDX AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[14] | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 |
| MDX AWD Type-S, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[15] | 17 / 21 / 19 | $4,350 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2026 Acura MDX with 3.0L 6-cylinder[17] | 355 hp |
| 2026 Acura MDX with 3.5L 6-cylinder[18] | 290 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2026 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 224 | 4 |
| 2002 | 205 | 4 |
| 2003 | 206 | 11 |
| 2004 | 171 | 8 |
| 2005 | 180 | 11 |
| 2006 | 87 | 9 |
| 2007 | 99 | 0 |
| 2008 | 49 | 0 |
| 2009 | 52 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1 |
| 2011 | 70 | 0 |
| 2012 | 76 | 1 |
| 2013 | 30 | 1 |
| 2014 | 172 | 8 |
| 2015 | 71 | 8 |
| 2016 | 377 | 7 |
| 2017 | 268 | 9 |
| 2018 | 170 | 10 |
| 2019 | 198 | 9 |
| 2020 | 229 | 8 |
| 2022 | 180 | 3 |
| 2023 | 48 | 3 |
| 2024 | 43 | 3 |
| 2025 | 111 | 4 |
| 2026 | 9 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the MDX show 9 complaints and 1 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 24 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (9) and the most are for 2016 (377)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2026 MDX?
The 2026 MDX has a short complaint history so far, with 9 complaints and no reported crashes, fires or injuries[1]. Electrical and driver assist concerns show up most often in the stories we read[6]. The engine reports are few but serious in tone[7]. A recall exists for this model year, so check the Recalls section[2]. Because the count is low and unverified, it says little about how the car will hold up over time.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do 2026 Acura MDX owners report?
- Owners have filed 9 complaints[1]. The electrical system and unknown groups lead with 3 each[5][6], followed by the engine and lane departure groups with 2 each[7][8].
- Are there recalls on the 2026 Acura MDX?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 1 recall for this model year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
- Has the 2026 Acura MDX been in reported crashes?
- None of the 9 complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
- How many miles per gallon does the 2026 Acura MDX get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Acura MDX (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura MDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MDX FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S10), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V332, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MDX AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for MDX AWD Type-S, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars; rollover risk 15.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Acura MDX with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 355 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Acura MDX with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 290 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MDX 4DR SUV AWD: length 198 in, width 79 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,506 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MDX TYPE S 4DR SUV AWD: length 198 in, width 79 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,736 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov