Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | 25.5× | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2013 | 0 | −50% | 5 | — | Few |
| 2012 | 1 | −25% | 8 | Engine | Few |
| 2011 | 2 | 1.3× | 8 | Airbag | Few |
| 2010 | 9 | 3.7× | 10 | Airbag | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median ZDX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Acura ZDX problems
Latest Acura ZDX recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 7, 2026.
Back over prevention › Software
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX and Prologue vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. Additionally, a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle radio control module software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The passenger-side front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025.
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX All-Wheel Drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.
Remedy: The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Acura ZDX should you avoid?
2024 — this year has the most complaints relative to other ZDX years at the same age, led by driver assistance problems in the 2024.
What is the best year for the Acura ZDX?
2013 has the fewest complaints compared with other ZDX years at the same age, followed by 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Acura ZDX problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (29), brakes (22) and electrical system (12). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the Acura ZDX had?
15 recalls across 2010–2024. The model year with the most is 2010. See all Acura ZDX recalls by year.
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.