Acura vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Every Acura model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.

Models

Avg safety (stars)

5.00

Recalls

Complaints

2,461

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

Models

Model	Best safety	Best MPG	Action
ADX		n/a	View profile
CL	not tested	n/a	View profile
ILX		29 mpg	View profile
Integra		33 mpg	View profile
Legend	not tested	n/a	View profile
MDX		n/a	View profile
NSX	not tested	n/a	View profile
RDX		n/a	View profile
RL	not tested	n/a	View profile
RLX		23 mpg	View profile
RSX	not tested	n/a	View profile
SLX	not tested	n/a	View profile
TL	not tested	n/a	View profile
TLX		28 mpg	View profile
TSX	not tested	n/a	View profile
Vigor	not tested	n/a	View profile
ZDX		n/a	View profile

Recent Acura recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

26V112000 - 2026-02-26safety
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 111, "Rear Visibility," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles."
26V054000 - 2026-01-29safety
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
25V859000 - 2025-12-11safety
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.
25V582000 - 2025-09-05safety
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
25V391000 - 2025-06-12safety
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
25V259000 - 2025-04-17safety
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
25V234000 - 2025-04-10safety
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. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
25V032000 - 2025-01-23safety
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V018000 - 2025-01-16safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
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.
24V950000 - 2024-12-19safety
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

Frequently asked

How reliable is Acura?+

NHTSA publishes consumer complaints by model and year. On CarCabin, the Acura complaint total is 2,461. Raw counts favor high-volume brands, so compare against per-model detail on each profile rather than the raw total.

Where does the safety data come from?+

Five-star ratings come from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not every trim and year is tested. Untested vehicles appear without a star score on their profile.

How often is Acura data refreshed?+

We re-ingest NHTSA recalls and complaints on a recurring schedule. EPA fuel economy is refreshed annually from the bulk dataset. See the methodology page for details.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Recall data should always be verified at nhtsa.gov with your VIN. This page is for educational purposes only.