NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Acura MDX Type S Safety Record
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model carries no federal star ratings for any crash-test category, nor does our publication compute a Safety Index for it. The available federal record does indicate a light burden of recalls and owner complaints. One recall campaign has been issued, pertaining to the fuel injection system. Three owner complaints have been registered, all specifically citing issues with the powertrain. Without published crash-test data, a comprehensive assessment of this vehicle's crash safety cannot be formed.
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving the fuel injection system, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its crashworthiness unassessed by federal standards. The single recall issued for this model year addresses the fuel injection system. This recall extends to multiple Honda and Acura models across various years, indicating a potential platform-wide issue rather than a defect unique to the 2023 MDX Type S. Three owner complaints have been registered, all pertaining to the powertrain. These complaints, while unverified, align thematically with the fuel system recall. No tested sibling years are available in the data, precluding a direct crash-safety comparison for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have any recalls?
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S carries one recall, covering the fuel system, specifically the gasoline fuel injection system. The campaign, issued by American Honda Motor Co., also covers certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data provided for this recall.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V031000
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Reported 2025-01-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S, with all three alleging issues in the powertrain component category. No crash, fire, injury, or death is associated with any of these reports. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
The 2023 Acura MDX Type S has a critical open recall. Any prospective owner should verify the status of the fuel injection system recall on nhtsa.gov via VIN lookup. This free federal database will confirm whether the necessary repair has been completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Acura MDX Type S, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year and no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn from the federal record.
- One recall is on file for this model year, issued by American Honda Motor Co. and targeting the gasoline fuel injection system across a range of 2022-2025 Acura and Honda vehicles.
- All three NHTSA-reported owner complaints for this model year allege powertrain issues; these are unverified consumer allegations with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded in the data.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify recall completion status for their specific vehicle using the free VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov before purchase or continued operation.
FAQ2023 Acura MDX Type S safety questions
Was the 2023 Acura MDX Type S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Acura MDX Type S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other MDX Type S years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura MDX Type S 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.