NHTSA Data Explorer
Acura
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
Complaints
12,854
Active records
Recalls
141
Active records
TSBs
3,462
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
15
Injuries
526
Crashes
672
Fires
157
Top reported issues — Acura
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Operating state
Condition issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Engine behavior
Vibration/harshness
Driver assistance issue
Steering behavior
Lighting behavior
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
Smell
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Most-reported Acura models
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Browse all Acura models
All Acura models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 3, 2026
I have a 2025 Acura MDX SH-AWD. Several times while stopped in traffic, the Auto Idle Stop system shut the engine off and the vehicle displayed ‘RESTART ENGINE.’ The vehicle did not restart automatically. I'm concerned that this could cause a safety hazard if it happens in traffic. I want to file a safety complaint.
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 3, 2026
The car was being driven as normal and while at a stop light the car shut off and alerted the driver with a transmission error code. The car would not start for about 30 mins after the incident. When we took it to be looked at by the dealership we were told that it was related to code P07E4. The dealership reset the system and the code and returned the car back to me. They stated that if this happened again they would need to replace the transmission. My concern is that this happens again…
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 2, 2026
Lost all wheel drive rear wheels not turning front wheel drive only. Out of warranty
2018 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
driver seat rocking. Acura stated 2018 recall for this issue was vin number specific and does not include my vehicle however this is the issue with my driver seat. they advise repairs at my expense.
2017 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Moisture accumulating within the driver side headlight is limiting illumination and safe night driving. Photos compare driver side to passenger side.
2014 ACURA RLX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
My 2014 Acura RLX has experienced a severe failure of the Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) Rear Toe Control (RTC) Actuators. The vehicle and its components are currently located at the Hiley Acura of Fort Worth dealership and are fully available for inspection. Safety Risk: This failure causes dangerous rear-end fish-tailing, violent swaying, and completely unpredictable steering control at highway speeds, creating an immediate crash risk for myself and other drivers. Confirmation &…
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
When at a red light the engine cuts off and does not restart when foot comes off the brake. Sometimes it takes several minutes to start. We were stuck in an intersection and almost were rear ended. Took it ti the dealership. had a new battery up in. By the time we got home, it did it again. Took it back to the dealership, they replaced the started. No problems for 4 months. Now it is doing the same thing again, along with the air conditioner not cooling. The first time we took it in for oil…
2014 ACURA RDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Head lights are so dim that I had to pull off side of road to see if they were even on. They were on, but absolutely úseles on dark road way because they are so dim thus making driving at night very dangerous. . Problem started about 85,000 miles. I cannot safely drive at night in this vehicle.
2024 ACURA ZDX
Filed Aug 31, 2026
The shark-fin antenna housing on my Acura ZDX appears to have a defect in the way it is secured to the vehicle. The housing can separate from the roof during normal vehicle operation, creating a road hazard and potentially striking another vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian. I reported the issue to Acura, but the company stated that the repair was not covered under warranty. I have found reports from other Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue owners describing the same failure. Although some dealerships…
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 31, 2026
While driving home on a Sunday afternoon, out of nowhere, a very loud pop sound happened followed by grinding. We were so worried that my husband pulled over thinking we had done major damage to the car somehow. Visual inspection under the car yielded nothing leaving us puzzled. No warning lights came on before, during, or after. We had it taken to the Acura dealership in Fairfield, Ohio. The car was still within warranty at this time, and they found nothing nor could they replicate the sound.…