Acura MDX Recalls (2022-2026)

What recalls does the Acura MDX have?

• 2021, 2023 Acura TLX Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V332) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Acura TLX Brake Pedal Recall (25V391)
  June 12, 2025 · 259,033 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Acura MDX Video Screen Recall (25V032)
  January 23, 2025 · 9,221 vehicles · Electrical System

  The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the center information display unit, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Honda Pilot Passenger Air Bag Recall (24V064)
  February 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

Which MDX parts are recalled most?

Which MDX model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my MDX for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Acura MDX campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Acura dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are MDX owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

There were two major failures in my vehicle within a couple of weeks. The first was a lower ball joint failure. The passenger side lower control arm was replaced. The second major failure was the transfer case seal on the transmission failed and the transmission is being replaced.

2022 ACURA MDX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11635395

Airbags: I was driving on interstate five when traffic had come to a slow stop. The vehicle far behind me not paying attention and hit me going at a very fast speed that forced my car into a box truck in front of me. My car was found to be a total loss.

2022 ACURA MDX owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11633527

I hear a high-pitched whistle when I the speed reaches around 57-63MPH. I've taken it to the dealer a couple of times, and they said it's normal. I am really disappointed that Acura didn't fix it…

2023 ACURA MDX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11648447

Can a recall make your MDX a lemon in California?

Owners of a Acura MDX often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Acura models with recalls

• Integra: 4 recalls
• Integra Type S: 2 recalls
• MDX: 4 recalls
• MDX Type S: 1 recall
• RDX: 6 recalls
• TLX: 5 recalls
• TLX Type S: 1 recall
• ZDX: 5 recalls

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