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2022 Acura MDX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Acura MDX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Acura dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Acura MDX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Acura MDX owner complaints

Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura MDX, describing incidents dated May 3, 2021 to October 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 74 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 22 complaints
  • Electrical System 20 complaints
  • Steering 19 complaints
  • Service Brakes 18 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 17 complaints

Of the 162 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11775003 · Filed

    front differential leaking oil/transmission fluid. only front wheels are driving car. no warning lights from car. Independent repair shop diagnosed as a failed front differential due to stripped internal splines inside the differential leading to a leak.

  • ODI #11774908 · Filed

    AWD system failed. Vehicle is only working in front wheel drive.

  • ODI #11774744 · Filed

    We purchased our 2022 Acura MDX with 7K miles on it. The transmission failed 2 years after it was purchased and required a full replacement. We knew there was an issue due to transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. This was completed under warranty. It has been exactly 2 years since the full…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 Acura MDX in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

NHTSA #26V332000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 98,892 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 6, 2026 · Vehicles built starting November 11, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

NHTSA #24V064000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 750,114 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign XHP, VHQ · Owners notified March 28, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Acura MDX model years

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