NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Acura MDX Safety Ratings
The 2024 Acura MDX scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 2 recalls, and 37 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Acura MDX achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, placing it in the Strong safety band. Its robust performance in NHTSA crash tests, combined with a complete suite of avoidance technologies, underpins this rating. Two active recall campaigns are on record for the model year, which owners should address promptly.
The 2024 Acura MDX SUV FWD received an overall 5-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Acura MDX ranks 49 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.1% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 37 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 49 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Acura MDX?
The 2024 Acura MDX faces two recall campaigns that define its initial safety profile. These recalls, issued after the vehicle's market entry, contribute to its defect record sub-score of 16.5 out of 20. One recall specifically addresses the brake pedal and linkage in 2023-2025 MDX units. The second recall, concerning air bag occupant classification, also includes the 2024 MDX. Despite these issues, the 2024 MDX achieves an 88/100 Safety Index, placing it in the Strong band, identical to the 2023 model. This score reflects strong underlying performance in crash protection, evidenced by a sub-score of 61 out of 70, and a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology. Owner complaints for this model year include 10 unverified allegations regarding service brakes, aligning with the active brake recall. Additionally, 11 electrical system allegations represent the largest concentration of owner complaints.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Acura MDX perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Acura MDX SUV FWD achieved an overall 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's safety ratings, driven primarily by its side protection. This category earned the maximum 5-star rating. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance were each rated at 4 out of 5 stars. The measured rollover risk for the vehicle is 15 percent, with the dynamic tip test yielding a "No Tip" result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18963
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns cover the 2024 MDX. The first targets the front passenger occupant classification sensor in the air bag system, affecting a broad range of Acura models. The second addresses hydraulic service brake pedals and linkages across 2023-2025 MDX units. Neither campaign carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory in the data provided, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES25V391000
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Reported 2025-06-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Acura MDX?
Owners have filed 37 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 MDX, alleging 1 crash and 4 injuries. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System with 11 allegations, Service Brakes with 10, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 5. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
37 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Acura MDX?
Two significant open recalls affect the 2024 MDX, posing a critical check for prospective buyers. Both the air bag sensor and brake pedal campaigns require verification of completion. Buyers should confirm in writing that all recall remedies have been performed, and run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool prior to purchase.
- The 2024 MDX is subject to an active brake pedal and linkage recall specific to 2023-2025 MDX units - verify remedy completion by VIN before driving or purchasing.
- A second recall covering the front passenger air bag occupant classification sensor also applies to this model year and spans multiple Acura nameplates including the 2024 MDX.
- The defect record sub-score of 16.5 out of 20 reflects the impact of these two campaigns and is the primary reason the Safety Index did not improve over the 2023 model year.
- Owners have submitted 10 unverified brake-related complaints to NHTSA for this model year, a pattern that aligns directly with the open hydraulic brake recall campaign.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Acura MDX places
The 2024 Acura MDX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Acura MDX safety questions
Was the 2024 Acura MDX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Acura MDX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Acura MDX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Acura MDX earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.1%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Acura MDX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Acura MDX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Acura MDX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 37 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Acura MDX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other MDX years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18963), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura MDX 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 49 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.