2010 Acura ZDX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Acura ZDX has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (6 reports).

10Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 Acura ZDX recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 19V500Jun 27, 20191,558 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.

Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V502Jun 27, 20199,555 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.

Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 19V378May 16, 201919,138 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.

Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V182Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing error.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 18V661Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehicles affected

Certain 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture.

Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 18V042Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments

Recall 17V030Jan 10, 2017977,708 vehicles affected

The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments

Recall 16V346May 24, 20162,719,386 vehicles affected

Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash

Recall 16V061Feb 3, 20162,232,187 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.

Air Bags

Recall 10V145Apr 12, 20101,854 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Acura ZDX problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags6
Suspension2
Unknown Or Other1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1

What owners report

2019-06-18, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE ON THE SECOND LEVEL AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THE VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED RAPIDLY CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED WITH FORCE AS A GRAY SUBSTANCE EMITTED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK PAINS, NECK PAINS, BURN MARKS TO THE BODY, RIGHT LEG, ARM AND HAND PAINS WHICH REQUIRED FURTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE SUBSTANCE CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH A SORE THROAT. AN INCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER (KING ACURA: 1687 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 35216, 1-(888) 468-0553)
2018-01-19, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. PRIOR RECALL WORK ON AIR BAGS WAS COMPLETED IN DEC 2016. CURRENTLY WITH NO ONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG ACTIVATION IS OFF, MEANING THE AIR BAG IS ACTIVE. I'VE SEEN IT LIGHT UP AS OFF WITH A PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
2017-10-27, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG WENT OFF AFTER A MINOR BUMP BY MY GARAGE DOOR. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT AT A SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE ONLY HAS LIABILITY COVERAGE AND UNINSURED COVERAGE, SO NO CLAIM WAS FILED.
2017-07-20, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
ACURA IS NOT STANDING BY ITS BRAND WITH THE KNOWN FAULTY ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN ACURA YEARS/MODELS. ACURA REFUSES TO PAY CLAIMS AGAINST ITS OWN POLICY ON THE TSB RELEASED. MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE DAMPERS AND ALL 4 STRUTS NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF ABOUT $4000. ACURA WILL NOT HELP ME STATING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED MAY 8, 2017. HOWEVER THEY INCLUDE VERBIAGE OF 7 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE REGARDLESS OF DATE, MY CAR WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FEB 2011 WELL WITHIN THE 7 YEAR TIME FRAME. AT ANY SPEED GOING OVER BUMPS THE CAR MAKE CLUNKY SOUNDS FRONT AND REAR AND FEELS BOATY, LESS STABLE. THE CONDITION WAS HAPPENING SINCE WINTER, 3 OF 4 STRUTS ARE BLOWN. CAUSING
2016-08-18, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA ZDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

2010 Acura ZDX questions

Does the 2010 Acura ZDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2010 Acura ZDX: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura ZDX?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (6), Suspension (2), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Acura ZDX 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.

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