Acura Problems & Recalls: Models and Years to Avoid

Current Acura models

MDX2001–2026 · 3,318 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2022, 2016 RDX2007–2025 · 2,173 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 2015, 2020 Integra1995–2025 · 444 complaintsAvoid: 2023, 2024, 1995

Older and discontinued models

TLX2015–2024 · 891 complaintsAvoid: 2015 ILX2013–2021 · 266 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2016, 2019 ZDX2010–2024 · 71 complaintsAvoid: 2024 TLX Type S2021–2023 · 49 complaintsNo years flagged MDX Type S2022–2023 · 28 complaintsNo years flagged MDX Sport Hybrid2017–2020 · 22 complaintsNo years flagged RLX2014–2019 · 107 complaintsAvoid: 2014 NSX2017–2019 · 7 complaintsNo years flagged TL1996–2014 · 3,117 complaintsAvoid: 2004, 2003, 2002 TSX2004–2014 · 671 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 2004, 2009 CL1997–2003 · 585 complaintsAvoid: 2001, 1997 RL1996–2012 · 421 complaintsAvoid: 2005, 2000, 2002 RSX2002–2006 · 174 complaintsAvoid: 2002 TSX Sport2011–2013 · 14 complaintsAvoid: 2012 SLX1996–1998 · 10 complaintsNo years flagged RLX Hybrid2014–2019 · 1 complaintNo years flagged ILX Hybrid2013 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged Integra Type S2024 · 0 complaintsNo years flagged

Acura model years to avoid

2024 Acura ZDX25.5× complaints · collision avoidance
2019 Acura RDX16.5× complaints · window & wiper
2023 Acura Integra16.0× complaints · steering
2015 Acura RDX11.3× complaints · headlight
2020 Acura RDX11.0× complaints · window & wiper
2025 Acura MDX7.3× complaints · engine
2014 Acura RLX7.3× complaints · steering
2005 Acura RL6.5× complaints · headlight
2001 Acura CL5.7× complaints · transmission
2014 Acura RDX5.6× complaints · headlight
2024 Acura Integra5.6× complaints · steering
2022 Acura MDX4.8× complaints · transmission

Latest Acura recalls

2014–2020 Acura MDX, 2019–2023 Honda Passport and 2 more: suspension – rearJun 4, 2026 · 26V-365 · 965,561 vehicles
2017–2020, 2022–2026 Acura MDX, 2019–2024 Acura RDX and 13 more: air bags – front passengerMay 21, 2026 · 26V-332 · 98,892 vehicles
2024 Acura ZDX, 2024–2025 Honda Prologue: back over prevention – cameraMay 14, 2026 · 26V-306 · 59,887 vehicles
2024 Acura ZDX, 2024 Honda Prologue: back over prevention – softwareFeb 26, 2026 · 26V-112 · 65,135 vehicles
2024 Acura Integra, 2023 Honda Accord and 3 more: seats – critical fastenersJan 29, 2026 · 26V-054 · 32 vehicles
2016–2020 Acura ILX: service brakes, hydraulic – master cylinderDec 11, 2025 · 25V-859 · 70,658 vehicles
2025 Acura RDX: steering – electric power assist systemSep 5, 2025 · 25V-582 · 17,330 vehicles
2023–2025 Acura MDX, 2021–2024 Acura TLX and 1 more: service brakes, hydraulic – pedals and linkagesJun 12, 2025 · 25V-391 · 259,033 vehicles

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Frequently asked questions

Which Acura model years should you avoid?

By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Acura model years include the 2024 ZDX, the 2019 RDX, the 2023 Integra, the 2015 RDX and the 2020 RDX.

How many Acura recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 117 recalls for Acura vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on June 4, 2026. See the latest Acura recalls.

What Acura model gets the most complaints?

In the last ten model years, the MDX has drawn the most complaints (1,581) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Acura MDX page.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.