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Buying a used 2022 Acura MDX? Check these 2 recalls first
Both high-severity recalls on this year trace to the passenger seat sensor — one for cracking that affects airbag function, the other for unintended airbag deployment. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning, so both are ordinary dealer fixes. Owners filed 148 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires and 4 injuries. The standout is complaint concentration: power train at 62, far ahead of electrical (20) and steering (19), which is worth probing on a test drive.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN and confirm both seat-sensor/airbag recall remedies are closed
- Watch the passenger airbag indicator with weight in the front seat
- Test drive for shifting or drivetrain roughness and request transmission service records
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Acura MDX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
148 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 62 | None found |
| Electrical System | 20 | None found |
| Steering | 19 | None found |
| Brakes | 18 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 17 | None found |
| Engine | 9 | None found |