Acura · MDX · 2026
2026 Acura MDX
0
Recalls
4
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Acura MDX has no recalls and 4 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system,unknown or other,forward collision avoidance (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2026 Acura MDX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system,unknown or other,forward collision avoidance with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Acura MDX currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 4 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system,unknown or other,forward collision avoidance (1), unknown or other (1), vehicle speed control (1).
- Vehicle
- 2026 Acura MDX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 4
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
Owner Complaints
4 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 15, 2025
Google on-board gives a persistent error that the MMI and car driving technology firmware cannot be completed. Service center says it’s known and they can’t do anything. The car is supposed to have voice control over vehicle temperature and functionality — it does not. It frequen...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 10, 2025
2026 Acura MDX with Acura Factory A Spec issued plastic floor mats. Accelerator pedal gets stuck behind the floor mat resulting in uncontrolled wide open throttle. Had to physically put my foot behind the pedal and pull pedal away from floor. Afterwards tried a few times to rep...
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ENGINE
Oct 21, 2025
2026 Acura MDX with 3.5 L V6 (J35Y-series) experienced connecting-rod bearing failure and total engine loss at 1,920 miles. Vehicle currently at dealer. Appears identical to failures under NHTSA PE25-008 (2016-2020 models)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 21, 2025
I have experienced the vehicle not unlocking when the key fob is near(in my pocket) the vehicle and my hand is touching the door handles. The vehicle is designed to unlock when the key fob is in close proximity while hands are on the handle. This is a safety/security concern beca...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2026 Acura models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Acura MDX have?
The 2026 Acura MDX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Acura MDX?
NHTSA has received 4 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Acura MDX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Acura MDX?
The 2026 Acura MDX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Acura MDX are electrical system,unknown or other,forward collision avoidance (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), vehicle speed control (1 reports).
Does the 2026 Acura MDX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Acura MDX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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