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2022 Acura MDX
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 158
- Received Jun 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact12 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly10 complaints · 6.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Power steering cuts out while driving9 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V332000Honda (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.
- Recall #24V064000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Power steering cuts out while drivingFirst signal: Aug 2024
- Water leaks into cabin during rainFirst signal: Jun 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 15 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Power steering cuts out while driving
- Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps
- Tires blow out or tread separates
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| June 2021 | 3 |
| July 2021 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 0 |
| September 2021 | 1 |
| October 2021 | 0 |
| November 2021 | 1 |
| December 2021 | 0 |
| January 2022 | 2 |
| February 2022 | 2 |
| March 2022 | 3 |
| April 2022 | 1 |
| May 2022 | 0 |
| June 2022 | 2 |
| July 2022 | 0 |
| August 2022 | 2 |
| September 2022 | 0 |
| October 2022 | 0 |
| November 2022 | 0 |
| December 2022 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 2 |
| February 2023 | 0 |
| March 2023 | 2 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 0 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 0 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 0 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| August 2026 | 8 |
| September 2026 | 8 |
| October 2026 | 5 |
| Total | 158 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 12 | 7.6% | 1× | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 10 | 6.3% | 40.5× | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 9 | 5.7% | 2.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.3% |
| Radiator transmission cooler leaks fluid into transmission | 9 | 5.7% | 47.4× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 8 | 5.1% | 1.6× | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 6 | 3.8% | 7.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.1% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 3.8% | 1.3× | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 6 | 3.8% | 5.4× | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.9% | 1.9× | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 1.9% | 1.2× | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 1.9% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 1.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehicles affected
air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
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.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA recall #24V064000February 1, 2024750,114 vehicles affected
air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Acura MDX.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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