2022 Acura MDX Type S recalls and problems

The 2022 Acura MDX Type S has 1 safety recall and 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Acura dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Acura MDX Type S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Acura MDX Type S recalls

Recall 25V-031: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 23, 2025 · 294,612 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

2022 Acura MDX Type S problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	20
Service Brakes	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 41,143 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Acura MDX Type S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Jun 6, 2026

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.

Power Train · reported Jun 1, 2026

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 restarted the vehicle and drove with no further issues or noises. Later, during a scheduled oil change, I discovered that the area between the transmission and PTU was covered in oil. The Acura dealership diagnosed a bad PTU seal and replaced the PTU under powertrain warranty, but…

Power Train · reported May 31, 2026

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

Power Train · reported May 22, 2026

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 spinning by hand.

Power Train · reported Mar 29, 2026

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 case was shredded up. When needing to accelerate quickly in traffic, the vehicle would completely spin up the front tires, not being able to put the power down. The dealer reproduced the problem, but initially stated that it was most likely due to the salt on the road (it was…

Other Acura MDX Type S years

2025 2024 20232022

Compare all Acura MDX Type S years · All Acura models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Acura MDX Type S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Acura MDX Type S: 25V-031 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Acura MDX Type S?

Owners report power train problems most often (20 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 41,143 miles.

Are Acura recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.