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2020 Acura MDX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Acura MDX. The most recent was reported on June 4, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MDX, MDX HYBRID, MDX SPORT HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Acura MDX, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V365000June 4, 2026Structure › Frame And Members
26V332000May 21, 2026Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
25V259000April 17, 2025Exterior Lighting
24V064000February 1, 2024Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
23V858000December 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V751000November 13, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
23V458000June 29, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
21V215000March 25, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Interior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V365000Manufacturer no. AOU, AOT

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
June 4, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
880,514 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Acura MDX
Not reported – December 22, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Components: Structure › Frame And Members; Suspension › Rear

Defect summary

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Safety risk

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V365000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V332000Manufacturer no. Refer to Comments

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
May 21, 2026
Owner notification
July 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
98,892 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Acura MDX
Not reported – December 22, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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 this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V332000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V259000Manufacturer no. FLI

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA
April 17, 2025
Owner notification
May 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
152,800 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Acura MDX
October 22, 2012 – December 22, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Components: Exterior Lighting; Interior Lighting

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Safety risk

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V259000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V064000Manufacturer no. XHP, VHQ

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
February 1, 2024
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
750,114 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V064000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V858000Manufacturer no. KGC, KGD

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,490,460 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX, MDX HYBRID

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V858000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V751000Manufacturer no. XG1, GG0

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
248,999 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Acura MDX
June 3, 2016 – March 20, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Safety risk

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V751000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V458000Manufacturer no. VEU, AEV, ZET

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
June 29, 2023
Owner notification
August 7, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
124,077 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Safety risk

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V458000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V215000Manufacturer no. Multiple Codes

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
March 25, 2021
Owner notification
May 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
624,552 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MDX, MDX SPORT HYBRID

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V215000, filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 5, 2026.