2020 Acura MDX Advance & Entertainment SH-AWD
All photo credits
- Photo: Acura MDX facelift front 6.10.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA MDX (YD3) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID SH-AWD (YD3) CHINA VERSION RIGHT SIDE DOOR MIRROR by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura MDX facelift rear 3.29.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Acura MDX interior by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2020 Acura MDX Advance & Entertainment SH-AWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $60,250 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 196.2 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,350 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,250 |
| MSRP with Destination | $61,275 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter direct-injection SOHC V-6 (Earth Dreams Technology) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | SH-AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 |
| 9th Gear | 0.48 |
| Reverse | 3.83 |
| Final Drive | 4.33 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded, 91 octane |
| Tank Capacity | 19.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 12.6" (320 mm) diameter |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20" x 8.5" split 5-spoke Shark Gray machine-finished alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20" x 8.5" split 5-spoke Shark Gray machine-finished alloy |
| Tires Front | 265/45R20 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 265/45R20 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.2 in |
| Width | 77.7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Front Track | 66.3 in |
| Rear Track | 66.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 14.9° |
| Departure Angle | 17.4° |
| Cargo Volume | 90.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,350 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2020 Acura MDX SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Acura MDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 4, 2026 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V365000
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: 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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Apr 17, 2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 25V259000
Feb 1, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Nov 13, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
NHTSA campaign 23V751000
Jun 29, 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Consequence: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
NHTSA campaign 23V458000
Mar 25, 2021 · 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 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 21V215000
225 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Acura MDX
Owner Complaints
225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Acura MDX (4 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 85 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 37 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2020 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.