2025 Acura MDX vs 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Acura MDX | 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 282 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 40 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 114 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 216 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 62 |
| Engine | 47 | 18 |
| Power Train | 2 | 55 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 23 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 41 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2025 Acura MDX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.