2023 Acura MDX Type S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 Acura MDX Type S, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and fuel injection system (fuel system)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While making a left turn from an on-ramp, I heard a loud crunch from the drivetrain and experienced a momentary loss of power. Immediately afterward, the front tires began spinning under acceleration.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Power train
“The contact owns a 2023 ACURA MDX. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 45 MPH an abnormal sound was emitted from underneath the vehicle, and the vehicles steering was being pulled”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Acura MDX (MDX AWD, MDX AWD Type-S, MDX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 21–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
Compare Acura MDX Type S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura MDX Type S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Acura MDX Type S | 1 | 23 |
| 2023 Acura MDX Type S | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 Acura MDX Type S | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Acura MDX Type S | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Acura MDX Type S
How do I know if my 2023 Acura MDX Type S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 Acura MDX Type S; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V031000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Acura models
- MDX3,296 complaints
- TL3,118 complaints
- RDX2,164 complaints
- TLX891 complaints
- TSX671 complaints
- Integra657 complaints
- Cl586 complaints
- RL423 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.