NHTSA Data Explorer
Acura
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
Complaints
12,773
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
670
Fires
155
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
Steering behavior
Driver assistance issue
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
Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.
Browse all Acura models
All Acura models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2020 ACURA TLX
Filed Aug 5, 2026
- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue driving while being 300 miles away from home. This incident occurred at about 5-6AM, having to maneuver through traffic before the sunrise. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles…
2023 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
My 2023 MDX Type S is currently at Mungenast St Louis Acura. Transfer Case and Transmission are both being replaced at roughly 56,000 miles. I made a turn and heard a loud noise. Because I was under acceleration my car was hard to control when it happened. Scared me and immediately let off the gas.
2016 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
I received a letter from Acura about a safety recall on the subframe. My car has been making a creaking noise and so I called the number on the letter. The guy gave me the number to Acura, Brookfield WI. I called and talked to someone there today, I think his name was John. I told him I wanted my car checked for the recall issue and I am worried about the noise. He said a subframe won't cause squeaking and I would have to pay $200 for them to look at it. I said I would call back in fall as the…
2013 ACURA ILX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: Frontal Airbag Deployment System / Airbag Control Module (ACU). The vehicle is currently towed and available for inspection upon request before any insurance salvage disposition. Safety risk: The non-deployment exposed the driver to severe direct impact forces against the steering wheel and cabin structure during a high-force frontal collision, significantly increasing the risk of traumatic head, neck, chest, and internal injuries.…
2014 ACURA RDX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were very dim. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
2021 ACURA TLX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
I'm losing power than normal all of a sudden. When I step on the gas after light hits green in sport and sport plus mode my car losses traction even when traction control is on, and I hear a loud clunck sound. After the the loud clunck sound the car losses RPM while driving I step off the gas and step back on it and the RPM goes back to normal again.
2016 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 3, 2026
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the owner reported an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine while starting the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, where the timing belt tensioner was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic disassembled the oil filter and discovered metal shavings inside the filter. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Action Number:…
2019 ACURA ILX
Filed Aug 3, 2026
My driver airbag was stolen 7 months ago and my vehicle has been stuck at body shop ever since because the airbag is on national backorder with no ETA in sight. Acura has done NOTHING to help me and my life has been severely impacted by not having a car. No one is offering me any solutions, they have not provided me a loaner car or anything to help my situation.
2024 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 3, 2026
Went to get into my 2024 Acura MDX parked car this morning temperature around 68 degrees and noticed the back window of my 2024 MDX had shattered out. There was a large section of glass missing and the glass looks as if it was pushed from the inside out. The vehicle had not been driven or started since the last evening. It seems as though this was a problem with prior Acura models in previous years. Went to the dealer and talked to the technician who said it is not covered under Acura warranty.…
2017 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 3, 2026
I was merging onto the highway and when I attempted to accelerate, the engine warning light began to flash and the car could not accelerate. The engine began to make a rattling noise. I called the dealer and they asked if I could make it there (it was about 25 miles away). I said I would try. As I got about 10 miles away the noise grew louder and the oil light came on. I immediately pulled over. The dealer said the engine blew the connecting rod and destroyed the engine and the engine would…