Acura problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 4,862 safety complaints with NHTSA about Acura vehicles in our database, and Acura has issued 82 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 4,862
- Recalls
- 82
- Models
- 21
Acura models with the most complaints
- RDX · worst year 20191,710 complaints
- MDX · worst year 20161,564 complaints
- TLX · worst year 2015639 complaints
- Integra · worst year 2023282 complaints
- ILX · worst year 2013153 complaints
- TL · worst year 2005150 complaints
- TSX · worst year 2012105 complaints
- RLX · worst year 201477 complaints
- ZDX · worst year 202457 complaints
- 12 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Acura models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX | 2007–2026 | 1,710 | 15 | 2019 |
| Acura MDX | 2005–2026 | 1,564 | 32 | 2016 |
| Acura TLX | 2015–2025 | 639 | 13 | 2015 |
| Acura Integra | 2023–2026 | 282 | 4 | 2023 |
| Acura ILX | 2013–2022 | 153 | 11 | 2013 |
| Acura TL | 2005–2014 | 150 | 4 | 2005 |
| Acura TSX | 2005–2014 | 105 | 9 | 2012 |
| Acura RLX | 2014–2020 | 77 | 7 | 2014 |
| Acura ZDX | 2010–2024 | 57 | 15 | 2024 |
| Acura TLX Type S | 2021–2025 | 49 | 1 | 2021 |
| Acura MDX Type S | 2022–2025 | 30 | 1 | — |
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 2017–2020 | 17 | 4 | — |
| Acura RL | 2005–2012 | 12 | 11 | — |
| Acura ADX | 2025 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Acura NSX | 2017–2021 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Acura RSX | 2005–2006 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Acura RLX Hybrid | 2014–2019 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Acura ILX Hybrid | 2013–2014 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Acura Integra Type S | 2024–2025 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Acura MDX Hybrid | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 2011–2014 | 0 | 5 | — |
Recent Acura recalls
Risk: 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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, the loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Risk: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology