2020 Acura MDX safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Acura MDX vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result… · Jun 4, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskMoisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which… · Apr 17, 2025
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to… · Feb 1, 2024
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Fire riskDue to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear… · Nov 13, 2023
- Crash riskTie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder… · Jun 29, 2023
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Mar 25, 2021