Models
Every Acura model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| MDX | 2001–2026 | 3,319 |
| TL | 1995–2014 | 3,118 |
| RDX | 2007–2026 | 2,175 |
| TLX | 2009–2025 | 896 |
| TSX | 2004–2014 | 671 |
| Integra | 1986–2026 | 659 |
| CL | 1997–2004 | 586 |
| RL | 1996–2017 | 423 |
| Legend | 1986–1995 | 382 |
| ILX | 2013–2022 | 269 |
| RSX | 2001–2008 | 178 |
| RLX | 2013–2020 | 113 |
| ZDX | 2010–2024 | 71 |
| TLX Type S | 2021–2025 | 49 |
| MDX Type S | 2022–2025 | 30 |
| MDX Sport Hybrid | 2017–2020 | 22 |
| NSX | 1990–2021 | 17 |
| TSX Sport Wagon | 2011–2016 | 14 |
| SLX | 1993–2000 | 13 |
| RLX Hybrid | 2013–2020 | 6 |
| ILX Hybrid | 2013–2019 | 1 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Acura · Vigor · 3.0L · ADX · Crosstour · el · Integra Type S · MDX Hybrid.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Acura models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Power train2,967
- Air bags1,900
- Electrical system1,463
- Engine1,320
- Unknown or other1,189
- Steering1,082
- Structure913
- Exterior lighting874
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
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.
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.
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX and Prologue vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. Additionally, a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 111, "Rear Visibility," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. 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."
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
New registrations in Europe
8 new Acura cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (5).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 173 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2 | 166 (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
Most registered Acura models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Mdx | 3 |
| Rdx | 2 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement