2023 Acura MDX safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2023 Acura MDX SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Acura MDX vehicles were involved in 6 fatal crashes with 2 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 riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskBrake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to… · Jun 12, 2025