NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Complaints

12,733

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

522

Crashes

669

Fires

155

Top reported issues — Acura

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

4,453

Condition issue

3,561

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,093

Reporting mechanism

1,805

Performance issue

1,411

Safety restraint issue

1,372

Noise

1,252

Engine behavior

968

Vibration/harshness

917

Driver assistance issue

878

Steering behavior

877

Lighting behavior

866

Braking behavior

671

Fluid issue

564

Safety restraint behavior

478

Electrical issue

399

Starting behavior

358

Thermal issue

340

Access/entry issue

268

Infotainment behavior

237

Ride/handling behavior

169

Powering on/off behavior

155

Recent change

115

Smell

93

HVAC behavior

77

Wiper/washer behavior

64

Communication/network issue

30

Electrified system issue

8

Most-reported Acura models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

MDX

3,216

2

TL

3,114

3

RDX

2,117

4

TLX

919

5

TSX

684

6

Integra

611

7

CL

586

8

RL

422

9

Legend

289

10

ILX

266

11

RSX

177

12

RLX

115

13

ZDX

64

14

Vigor

21

15

NSX

16

Browse all Acura models

All Acura models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 ACURA MDX

Filed Jul 21, 2026


SUPPLEMENTAL — REFERENCE ODI 11742372 Follow-up to ODI 11742372, 2018 Acura MDX, VIN 5J8YD3H33JL******. Intermittent multipurpose camera failure, DTC U3000-49, causing simultaneous loss of CMBS, ACC, LKAS, and RDM. The defect remains unresolved and I have been unable to obtain diagnosis or repair through Acura's authorized service network. Acura Client Relations case 16409871 was opened. Acura declined to acknowledge the failure as a manufacturing defect and offered no coverage for diagnosis…

2013 ACURA RDX

Filed Jul 21, 2026


NHTSA Safety Complaint – Acura RDX Driver-Side Airbag Module Availability Vehicle: 2013 Acura RDX VIN: [XXX] Component: Driver-Side Airbag Module Part Number: 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD My 2013 Acura RDX was vandalized in January 2026, and the driver-side airbag module was stolen. My mechanic contacted Rallye Acura to obtain the required replacement OEM part. The required component is the Driver Side Air Bag Module, Part No. 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD. The replacement part was ordered, but it has remained…

2015 ACURA RDX

Filed Jul 21, 2026


There is a defect in my headlights, too dim to drive at night, have to engage high beams to see. This is a safety hazard. I believe this should be repaired by the manufacturer

2025 ACURA INTEGRA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


While approaching a slowing car on the offramp, the Acura's automatic braking slammed on the brakes abruptly while flashing Brake on the dash. The car stopped well short of the car in front. This abrupt, uncommanded stopping resulted in a near miss whereby the driver behind my car nearly hit me. In addition to stopping sooner than required, and thus giving the driver behind me less chance to react, the system did not apply full braking force, but more like 90-95% of maximum braking force. This…

2025 ACURA MDX

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The vehicle developed repeated front‑end structural and steering problems shortly after purchase. During normal driving, it produced loud popping, creaking, and clunking noises when turning, entering driveways, or driving over small inclines. Steering felt inconsistent and the front suspension felt unstable. These symptoms created a serious risk of loss of control. A dealer confirmed the problem multiple times and replaced several major components, including the left front strut, the left…

2022 ACURA MDX

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Began to notice a knocking noise from lower engine compartment in late May 2026. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms. Dealer (Zimbrick Acura, Middleton WI) confirmed on 06/30/26 that noise was coming from transmission assembly. Dealer identified that the transmission was leaking fluid from the output shaft seal, and upon disassembly identified that the interfacing splines between the transmission and the rear wheel drive power take off unit (PTU) were failing. Dealer ultimately…

2002 ACURA RSX

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Duralast 12volt battery post are smaller than they should be. It cause the battery terminal to came loose after a hard bump on the road. It resulted in my car losing power steering.

2023 ACURA MDX TYPE S

Filed Jul 20, 2026


While making a left turn from an on-ramp, I heard a loud crunch from the drivetrain and experienced a momentary loss of power. Immediately afterward, the front tires began spinning under acceleration. I realized the vehicle was no longer sending power to the rear wheels and had effectively lost its all-wheel-drive capability. The instrument display continued to indicate that power was being sent to the rear wheels even though the rear wheels were not receiving power. This gave an inaccurate…

2016 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 18, 2026


PAWS system component failure causing the steering angle to misalign, throttle response to decrease, and drivability to decrease severely

2021 ACURA RDX

Filed Jul 18, 2026


While driving only at 35 miles per hour down the XXX in [XXX] my panoramic sunroof suddenly bursts. A loud pop sound. This would have popped all over my body if I didn’t have cover up. This is an extreme problem as someone can die from this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.