2012 Acura MDX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Acura MDX, 12% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,150 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down the highway my check airbag system indicator light came on. I reached my destination and turned off my vehicle, I then restarted my vehicle and the light was still on. I took a picture of the light for proof. Still on for 3 weeks now. I checked and my VIN is not on the recall list for the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #11372629, filed 2020-11, 202,236 miles“While driving down the road my check airbag system indicator light came on. I reached my destination and turned off my vehicle, I then restarted my vehicle and the light was still on. I took a picture of the light for proof. It did go off later in the day. It has come on intermediately since that day. I checked and my VIN is not on the recall list for the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #11342875, filed 2020-08“I was in a car accident last week and totaled my MDX. I ran into a pillar in a parking structure pretty hard. The front of my car is all damaged but the air bags did not deploy. I had concussion as a result of this accident because my head hit the steering wheel. The car was pronounced as a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11080717, filed 2018-03“The airbag light is on I went to have the airbag replaced. I was told I couldn't get my airbag replaced because it was a CANADIAN vehicle and they couldn't get the part etc. to replace it. So I have a Canadian vehicle that was not disclosed to me at the time of purchase. What can I do to resolve this issue? I purchased the Suv from Walt Sweeny 6315 Harrison Avenue Cincinnati Ohio 45247Auto Center 877- 300-3930. I spoke with the owner once and other person. No resolution has come about yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11424905, filed 2021-07“I was in a serious head on colision and the airbags in the vehicle failed to deploy despite major damage to the front of the car. I sustained injury requiring hospitalization in collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11072815, filed 2018-02Related service bulletins
- 10139576May 24, 2018Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement…
- 10052092Apr 9, 2013Acura: informational message regarding the dangerous usage of counterfeit airbags in vehicles, and should have vehicles inspected to ensure airbags are genuine, factory…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 17% |
| 2005 | 39 | 22% |
| 2004 | 26 | 15% |
| 2003 | 42 | 20% |
| 2002 | 23 | 11% |
| 2001 | 18 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura MDX
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology