Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX Type S by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 Acura MDX Type S
SUV, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1295k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2024 suv
Severity index0.02024 suvs average 7.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX Type S name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2024 Acura MDX Type S
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-031 | Jan 23, 2025 | Software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power | Electrical system | 294,612 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 Acura MDX Type S
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 27, 2026Failure Jun 30, 2025Owasso, OKElectrical system, Power train
Monday, June 30th, 2025, while driving on highway trip out of state, the vehicle made severe explosion noise, and sounded like I was dragging something metal under the vehicle for approx 30 seconds. After slowing the vehicle, I confirmed there was nothing under the car and the car seemed to be driving fine. There was zero warning light displaying any type of part failure or warning light addressing anything needed attention. In hindsight, I realize that this is when the transmission transfer case malfunctioned. Entire time since I've had the brand new, premium vehicle the car has had routine, healthy maintence from the dealership and also Christian Brothers Automotive when the dealership service center was under construction. At no point, did the dealership bring this issue to my attention, despite a few multipoint inspections. Once my vehicle was out of warranty, the dealership brought the internal malfunction of the transmission transfer case to my knowledge on June 1, 2026. I am a high mileage driver, and this part malfunctioned (unbeknownst to me) while I was still under warranty, however without the warning light, I was ignorant to what actually occurred. Local acura dealership has briefly commented on this, suggesting we file a good will claim. I am reporting this, because I believe this part needs to be RECALLED. No one needs to deal with an internal part malfunction on a brand new vehicle 50-60k miles in. I have had the dealership, and Christian Brothers automotive both, look at the issue once it was brought to my attention, to confirm it is indeed no longer an AWD vehicle without the 13k repair. I am grateful that I was in a place that was flat, and not in need of the AWD when it went out, it was a very distrubing and distracting situation when it occurred, and with my living conditions I don't used AWD but a few times a year. Glad no one was injured when the part failed, it could have seriously ended differently if there was traffic around.
NHTSA complaint 11746956 - Filed Jun 17, 2026Failure Jun 17, 2026Zionsville, INPower train
The transfer case on my 2024 Acura MDX Type S failed with under 30,000 miles. I believe there's a public investigation from the NHTSA, I wanted to ensure my case was reported.
NHTSA complaint 11744800
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- BTI&01142026903 Jan 14, 2026 · Other
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S’s with a client complaint of a stuck stroke sensor failure DTC C164X-2A (Stroke Sensor Failure) stored. Clients may notice the Malfunction Indicator Light (M… - B24-058 Dec 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances when reversing near a chain-link fence or highly reflective surfaces, a parking and back-up sensor system abnormal message may be displayed in the multi-information display (MID). - BTI&09202024901 Sep 21, 2024 · Other
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display… - BTI&09102024901 Sep 10, 2024 · Other
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display… - BTI&09062024901 Sep 6, 2024 · Other
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.