2022 Acura MDX Type S recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Acura MDX Type S.

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recalls
23
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Acura MDX Type S recalls

Electrical system: software · Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · reported January 23, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 294,612 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
The risk
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 6, 2026 · Power train

The vehicle's all wheel drive system has malfunctioned at 77,000 miles with a known all wheel drive system issue. Because we are 7k beyond the power train warranty, Acura is not wanting to cover the repair even though this is a known issue.

Jun 1, 2026 · Power train

Reporting an additional case in support of ongoing defect petition investigation DP26001. 2022 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD, currently at 63,700 miles. While driving and making a turn, I heard a grinding noise with no warning lights illuminated. I stopped immediately and shut off the engine but noticed no abnormality. I…

May 31, 2026 · Power train

Under medium acceleration vehicle shuddered a lot. Currently it’s only driven by the front wheels and it will torque steer a lot. I’m assuming my splines are stripped to transfer case. Thankfully, I am under warranty and I’m going to get this repaired.

May 22, 2026 · Power train

When about to make a left turn since oncoming traffic on to highway I hit the gas quickly after stopping and heard a loud bang. Drove till I got off the highway at a red light I hit the gas and noticed the front wheels was spinning and realized it wasn't a awd. Took it the dealer and they realzied the driveshaft was…

Mar 29, 2026 · Power train

The component that malfunctioned was the transfer case, the vehicle was already repaired so an inspection isn't possible anymore. The vehicle behaved as normal until the accelerator was pressed enough to make the front wheels lose traction, in which the vehicle couldn't send power to the rear, because the transfer…

MDX Type S model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 12310
2023 1500
2024 1200
2025 1000

All Acura MDX Type S years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Acura MDX Type S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Acura MDX Type S, the most recent reported on January 23, 2025 (Electrical system: software, Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX Type S?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (20 complaints), followed by service brakes (2).
How many 2022 Acura MDX Type S complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 6, 2026.