CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Acura MDX has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (71 reports).
2022 Acura MDX recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Most common 2022 Acura MDX problems
Problem areas named in the 159 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 71 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
What owners report
My 2022 Acura MDX lost motive power due to a transmission and transfer case failure at 64,306 miles. The transmission first became jumpy shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, then began whining and self-correcting. The jerking worsened in stop-and-go traffic until the vehicle became stuck in low gear and at times lost all gears completely. On the drive to the dealer, it nearly would not go into gear at all, and I did not think it was going to make it. The dealer (Crown Acura, [XXX], repair order #XXX) found the transmission fluid level low and the transfer case fluid dark, indicating the two fluids had been mixing. Diagnostic codes present were described by the dealer as transmission failure codes
Vehicle had oil leak from transmission/transfer case area. Repair shop discovered splines worn where transmission driveshaft and transfer case meet. A common issue apparently. Caused vehicle to only work as a FWD instead of a FWD vehicle. Was advised transmission and transfer case need replaced a cost of 12-13k for a used pair.
Transmission Failed, Drive train spline is stripped, Safety basically vehicle would shake constanstly. It has been inspected by Acura of Berlin CT.
My less than 5 year old car had a leak coming from the center front of the car. Acura Service said the transfer case and transmission connection spindles were damaged and transmission seals are leaking. They recommended a replacement of both transmission and transfer case, at a cost of over $13,000, and that is after Acura Customer Service gave me a 10% discount on the repair.
My 2022 Acura MDX has transmission issues that started at 99,000 miles. After inspection as to why the drive shaft is spinning freely - they pulled the transfer case off and noticed that the teeth are worn down to almost flat, which is cause ing the transmission not to send power to the real wheels. This is consistent with multiple documented transmission - PTU spline failures on 2022-2023 Acura MDXs (reference NHSTA Investigation DP26-001).
2022 Acura MDX questions
Does the 2022 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Acura MDX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX?
Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (71), Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Unknown Or Other (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Acura MDX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.