2022 Acura MDX Type S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX Type S years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura MDX Type S. That is the most of any MDX Type S model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (20 complaints, 87%), typically at around 41,143 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Acura MDX Type S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 87% | 41,143 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Acura MDX Type S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system; electrical system:software
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- All wheel drive allegation (DP26001) — opened Mar 6, 2026, closed Aug 4, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
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.
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 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…
Other Acura MDX Type S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 MDX Type S | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 MDX Type S | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX Type S?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Acura MDX Type S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Acura MDX Type S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX Type S model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.