2023 Acura MDX Type S recalls

1 safety recall, 5 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
5Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2023 Acura MDX Type S recall list

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

25V-031
January 24, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 and AL0.

2023 Acura MDX Type S owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train5

Recent complaints

July 20, 2026Power Train

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. I realized the vehicle was no longer sending power to the rear wheels and had effectively lost its all-wheel-drive capability. The instrument display continued to indicate that power was being sent to the rear wheels even though the rear wheels were not receiving power. This gave an inaccurate indication of the vehicle’s operating condition. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Acura dealer. The dealer confirmed that the splines between the transmission and the front power takeoff unit ha

July 15, 2026Power 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 to the right, no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that that the PTU/PTO was faulty as metal shavings were found in the transfer case and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

May 19, 2026Power Train

There was a loud noise from under the car, and the car suddenly started to experience wheel spin. It's AWD and should not be spinning the tires. Suddenly losing AWD is dangerous when you expect the car to perform like an AWD car. Dealership said the transmission spline is stripped and needs replaced under warranty. Car has currently been at the dealership for 50 days. There is no known ETA on replacement parts. No warnings on anything, the car's power distribution meter still shows power going to the rear wheels even though it is not. I believe there is already an active investigation into this issue.

November 22, 2025Power Train

While making a left turn into a parking lot my car exhibited a loud bang noise. It felt as if the car had been hit from the rear. While applying the gas the car jerked and popped in the rear. I had the car towed to a dealership where I was informed the transfer case had " Destroyed itself". The gears broke apart internally. I was also informed that the transmission power take off was destroyed.The car only has 87000 miles on it and has been serviced at recommended intervals. The dealership quoted 19000.00 dollars to repair. The car was out of Acura"s powertrain warranty. I had a third party warranty that I used to repair the car. I was 5 hours away from home when this occurred. I was without

August 24, 2025Power Train

Transfer case became defective and fluids started mixing in with it and in the result of all of that I needed a new transmission as well

2023 Acura MDX Type S recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S. The most recent, filed January 24, 2025, concerns the fuel system, gasoline.

What are the most common 2023 Acura MDX Type S problems?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (5 reports).

Is the 2023 Acura MDX Type S safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Acura MDX Type S?

Contact any authorized Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.