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2022 Acura MDX Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 159 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Acura MDX, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Airbags: I was driving on interstate five when traffic had come to a slow stop. The vehicle far behind me not paying attention and hit me going at a very fast speed that forced my car into a box truck in front of me. My car was found to be a total loss. Zero airbags were deployed with either impact. The hood completely crunched and dash broke open inside vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11633527, filed 2025-01

“Iam having numerous problems with the start stop function of my 2022 MDX. See attached letter and documentation for full details. I also attached the documentation from my dealership for the repair order history. There have been numerous of times that this problem occurred that I didn't bring it in for service. The dealership acknowledges that there is a problem, but they are unable to correct. They also have told me that they know of this problem with the Acura MDX, but there is still no recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11734615, filed 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds on the two occasions, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a software update for the side air bag sensors was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11600805, filed 2024-07, 41,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes became stuck or jammed. Later, while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the contact again depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to respond, remained stuck, and failed to stop the vehicle in an intersection, causing the contact to steer to the right and resulting in a crash with a government dump truck. The driver’s child informed the contact’s husband that the brakes were not working. …”

NHTSA complaint #11717083, filed 2026-02, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11622688, filed 2024-10

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202412%
202253%
202052%
201911%
201821%
201721%
201672%
201546%
201432%
201313%
2012912%
201169%
201037%
200948%
2008510%
200788%
20061517%
20053922%
20042615%
20034220%
20022311%
2001188%

Other parts of the 2022 Acura MDX

Transmission and drivetrain
71 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
17 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Acura MDX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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