Most common 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid complaints by model year
Best MDX Sport Hybrid years: 2020. Compare all years →
2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
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. This is very unsafe. I am demanding that Acura prioritizes my need to get this fixed. I do not know if the jerking of the vehicle is due to the recall, but regardless, Acura needs to do the right thing and send the part to the Acura dealership so I can get this fixed. No Acura dealer in my area says they have the part. I am on a "waiting list." My car last did this jerking motion on 12
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 they couldn't duplicate the situation. Acura said they have no record of anything like this happening. There were no electronic lights or indicators that warned me of a malfunction. The first occurrence was several months ago, and the latest occurrence happened two days ago
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid rates average: 22% fewer complaints than a typical year of the MDX Sport Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best MDX Sport Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
The fuel & propulsion system — 4 complaints, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, the most recent from March 25, 2021 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020. See the full Acura MDX Sport Hybrid years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.