repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Acura MDX Sport HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-215 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 12, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other MDX Sport Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX Sport Hybrid median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid safety ratings
2020 Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What MDX Sport Hybrid owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There is a recall on my 2020 Acura MDX and I have been going to the local Acura dealer to get the part for the last 6 months and every time I go they tell me they are still waiting for the part. Periodically, the vehicle lurches while I am driving causing a major back and forth tugging and jerking.…
NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858. Honda/Acura still have NOT fix my car supposedly due to they are short on the fuel pump part.
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…
Own a 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.