Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (38.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 · 38.1% | Recalled | Recall 23V751000 |
| Electrical System | 39 · 17.3% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 22 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 21 · 9.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 23V751000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 17 · 7.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 226 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · 2023 · reported 06/29/2023
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V259000 · 2025 · reported 04/17/2025
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Driving on the highway when suddenly I had lost all power and then the check engine light flashed. I was stranded for hours waiting for.a…”NHTSA complaint 11637711 — filed 01/22/2025 · ENGINE
“I had purchased this vehicle and was not aware there was a stop sale on this vehicle model. I took the 2020 MDX to the…”NHTSA complaint 11632790 — filed 12/27/2024 · ENGINE
“We were traveling far from home on I-44 in Missouri when our 2020 Acura MDX experienced a total engine failure. An engine rod broke and…”NHTSA complaint 11630376 — filed 12/12/2024 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 86 of 226 NHTSA complaints (38.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (39), electrical system (39), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
226 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V215000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
