Acura reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 6,372 complaints about Acura models with NHTSA since 2010, and Acura has filed 69 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Acura models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX | 2,065 | 2010–2026 | 2019 | Exterior lights |
| MDX | 2,029 | 2010–2026 | 2016 | Engine |
| TLX | 892 | 2012–2025 | 2015 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| TL | 293 | 2010–2014 | 2012 | Airbags |
| Integra | 282 | 2023–2026 | 2023 | Steering |
| TSX | 281 | 2010–2014 | 2012 | Steering |
| ILX | 269 | 2013–2022 | 2013 | Airbags |
| RLX | 113 | 2014–2020 | 2014 | Steering |
| ZDX | 69 | 2010–2024 | 2024 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning |
| TLX Type S | 49 | 2021–2023 | 2021 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| MDX Type S | 30 | 2022–2024 | 2022 | Transmission and drivetrain |
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Recent Acura warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Acura filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2026· Engine· Integra
Job Aid - This job aid only applies to vehicles involved in the cylinder head gasket warranty extension.
- Aug 2025· Engine· MDX, TLX
Dealer Message - Acura is also implementing an additional (1) twenty-four (24) month period for 2015 model year Acura TLX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, and (2) eighteen (18) month period for 2016 model year…
- Aug 2023· Steering· RLX
Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel.
- Mar 2023· Engine and cooling· MDX
Warranty Extension - Warranty Extension reimbursement form for engine idle stop repairs made before the warranty extension notice date.
- Mar 2023· Engine and cooling· MDX
Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.
- Jan 2023· Electrical system· MDX
Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque.
- Jun 2022· Electrical system· TLX
Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart.
Manufacturer reference Defect Code 6AX,
- Mar 2022· Fuel system· TLX
Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditions.
- Mar 2022· Electrical system· TLX
Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque.
- May 2021· Electrical system· RDX
Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2019-2020 RDX vehicles.
- Apr 2021· Electrical system· RDX
Acura is adding an additional 2,000 miles to this extension. Please note that the warranty coverage for the MOST bus network on your vehicle is 6 years or 74,000 miles from the original date of purchase, whichever comes first.
- Apr 2021· Electrical system· RDX