2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “When putting the vehicle in Drive it unexpectantly rapidly accelerated causing me to aggressively brake the vehicle. It's happened twice and could easily have crashed into surrounding property or pedestrians. I brought the vehicle to the Dealership but considering it is an intermittent problem they couldn't duplicate the situation. Acura said they have no record of anything like this happening. There were no electronic lights or indicators that warned me of a malfunction. The first occurrence was several months ago, and the latest occurrence happened two days ago”
NHTSA complaint #11539712, filed 2023-08Seat belts: “Middle row passenger seatbelt malfunctioning. Waiting on part on back order. Available for inspection until it gets replaced. Numerous occasions noticed the belt would lock when getting children out of car and didn’t think anything of it. Had to move middle row seat to get it to retract out of the lock position. Today my child got tangled in the seatbelt and he was trying to get out of car and it retracted and locked and kept getting tighter around his chest. I tried slacking the belt back to loosen it and it wouldn’t retract out and only got tighter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621163, filed 2024-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX Sport Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2019–2020, Honda CR-V 2018–2019, Insight 2019–2020 +14 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit…
Recall details for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10222448Sep 30, 2022Fuel system. Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with…
- 10219545Aug 30, 2022Electrical system, Fuel system, Engine cooling. Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number…
- 10215510Jun 28, 2022Equipment, Seats. "Service bulletin - When speeding up, slowing down, stopping, or turning, you hear or feel a noticeable clicking/popping from the driver's and/or front passenger's seat-back. Clients sometimes…
- 10182478Nov 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due…
- 10180020Sep 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine…. Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not…
- 10180018Sep 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. "Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage…
- 10173888Apr 8, 2020Seats. Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.
- 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Other model years of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 8 | 29,000 | 2 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 15,000 | 3 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
All Acura MDX Sport Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.