Does the 2022 Acura MDX have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Acura MDX, including Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2022 Acura MDX problems?

Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (74), electrical system (20), steering (19), service brakes (18).

How much does a 2022 Acura MDX cost to own for 5 years?

About $63,538 over 5 years ($1,059/month) at an estimated $30,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2022 Acura MDX

The 2022 Acura MDX earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 57/100. Expect about $63,538 to own it for five years, or $1,059 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 162 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 162
5-yr cost: $64k
MPG (EPA): 21

Fair

Ownership Score

2022 Acura MDX vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2022 Acura MDX. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

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Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $30,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$63,538

$1,059/month · $1.06/mile

Depreciation	$10,017
Insurance (national avg.)	$16,200
Fuel / charging	$9,570
Maintenance	$11,408
Repairs	$5,414
Loan interest	$8,129
Taxes & fees	$2,800

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

162 complaints6 involved a crash2 involved a fire

Power Train74
Unknown Or Other22
Electrical System20
Steering19
Service Brakes18
Forward Collision Avoidance17

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2022 Acura MDX SUV FWD

What to check on a used 2022 Acura MDX

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2022 Acura MDX problems

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Acura MDX a good car to buy?: The 2022 Acura MDX earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 57/100. Expect about $63,538 to own it for five years, or $1,059 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 162 complaints.
Does the 2022 Acura MDX have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Acura MDX, including Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2022 Acura MDX problems?: Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (74), electrical system (20), steering (19), service brakes (18).
How much does a 2022 Acura MDX cost to own for 5 years?: About $63,538 over 5 years ($1,059/month) at an estimated $30,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.