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2024 Acura ZDX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Acura ZDX holds 56 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 ZDX years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Back-over prevention, software, and Stabilizer bar.

2012 Acura ZDX
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Complaints

56

Per year

19

Recalls

5

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (24 of 56), then Service brakes (15) and Electrical system (12). The most filings arrived in 2025 (29 of 56). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2025

The 2013 ZDX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Acura ZDX. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2026-05-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V306000
Summary American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are DO5 and RO6. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-02-26 · NHTSA campaign 26V112000
Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX and Prologue vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. Additionally, a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 111, "Rear Visibility," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles."
Remedy Dealers will update the vehicle radio control module software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TNL and XNK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 4, 2026.
Recall suspension, front, stabilizer bar 2025-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V234000
Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The passenger-side front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is SLH.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, cables 2025-01-16 · NHTSA campaign 25V018000
Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The front passenger stabilizer bar bracket bolts may become loose and detach from the frame, which can damage the high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, and repair the stabilizer bar and bracket, high voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KKY.
Recall Brake control module 2024-08-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V614000
Summary Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX All-Wheel Drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.
Remedy The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is UJE.

Complaints by component (56 total)

Forward collision avoidance
24
Service brakes
15
Electrical system
12
Back-over prevention
9
Hydraulic brakes
4
Exterior lighting
3
Powertrain
3
Speed control
3
Structure
2
Air bags
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine
1
Hydraulic brakes and auto hold
1
Lane departure
1
Parking brake
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12024292025262026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am reporting repeated unintended automatic emergency braking in my 2024 Acura ZDX. The vehicle was leased new on April 9, 2025 and currently has approximately 9,500 miles. The system involved appears to be the Forward…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-14
  • "The shark-fin antenna housing on my Acura ZDX appears to have a defect in the way it is secured to the vehicle. The housing can separate from the roof during normal vehicle operation, creating a road hazard and…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-31
  • "Approximately three weeks ago, following a manufacturer-issued software update, the AcuraLink connected services app stopped functioning on my 2024 Acura ZDX. This outage has disabled OnStar-connected safety features…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-20
  • "CONTEMPORANEOUS NOTE 2024 ACURA ZDX – AWD - NHTSA Recall No. 26V306000 Date: XXX Time: 12:25 PM On XXX at approximately 12:25 PM, I contacted Miami Acura Service at [XXX] to schedule the recently issued rear-view camera…"
    Electrical system, Structure · filed 2026-08-10
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Acura ZDX. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V306000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-07-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Acura ZDX SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Acura ZDX SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
ZDX all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 94 80 87 MPG / 304 mi range $850
ZDX all-wheel drive Type S — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 83 74 78 MPG / 278 mi range $950
ZDX rear-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 96 83 90 MPG / 313 mi range $850

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (EV), 2024–present
Body styles SUV
Tire size 265/50R20, 275/40R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-614 covers certain 2024 Acura ZDX all-wheel-drive vehicles: the anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the service brake system, which can cause a loss of braking ability. The electronic brake control module software is updated over-the-air or by a dealer. Recall 25V-018 covers certain 2024 ZDX vehicles: front passenger stabilizer-bar bracket bolts may loosen and detach from the frame, which can damage high-voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines and cause a loss of drive power; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts and repair related parts as necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Acura ZDX reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Acura ZDX holds 56 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 ZDX years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Camera, Back-over prevention, software, and Stabilizer bar.

What are common problems with a 2024 Acura ZDX?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (24 of 56), then Service brakes (15) and Electrical system (12). The most filings arrived in 2025 (29 of 56). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Acura ZDX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 ZDX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2024 Acura ZDX been recalled?

The 2024 Acura ZDX has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Acura ZDX?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 2024 Acura ZDX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Acura ZDX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Acura ZDX is 85 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What tire sizes fit a US Acura ZDX?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/50R20, 275/40R22 (trim-dependent) and rear 265/50R20, 275/40R22 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Acura ZDX?

Recall 24V-614 covers certain 2024 Acura ZDX all-wheel-drive vehicles: the anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the service brake system, which can cause a loss of braking ability. The electronic brake control module software is updated over-the-air or by a dealer. Recall 25V-018 covers certain 2024 ZDX vehicles: front passenger stabilizer-bar bracket bolts may loosen and detach from the frame, which can damage high-voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines and cause a loss of drive power; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts…

What engine oil does a US Acura ZDX use?

2010-2013 ZDX models use 5W-20 (about 4.5 qt with filter per published specs). 2024+ ZDX is battery-electric and has no engine oil—follow the EV owner manual for other fluids.