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2024 Acura ZDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 5 ZDX years

The 2024 Acura ZDX ranks worst among 5 model years with a complaint index of 100 and 56 complaints, 5 recalls, and 4 crashes. Collision avoidance and camera issues make up 50% of complaints, followed by brakes at 38%.

Complaints
56
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
87
94 city / 80 hwy

Top 2024 Acura ZDX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras28 (50%)
  2. Brakes21 (38%)
  3. Electrical System12 (21%)
  4. Other12 (21%)
  5. Engine4 (7%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (4%)
  8. Airbags1 (2%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Rearview camera displays a blank, distorted, or caution-sign image while backing up, sometimes with the electric side mirrors also affected.
  • Vehicle brakes hard on its own while reversing with nothing behind it, saying to remove the parking brake.
  • Front and entertainment display screens go completely black and cannot be reset by the driver.
  • Brake pedal feels like it clicks and jerks, accompanied by Service Brake Assist, auto-hold, and one-pedal-driving warnings.
  • Dashboard shows messages like Complete Outer Brake Failure, Top Speed 43 MPH, and Stabili-Trak Failure after light brake use.
  • Recurring electrical failures including blown fuses, door chimes, and ambient light or window malfunctions traced to a wiring bundle.
2024 Acura ZDX complaints: complaints filed per month14Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (14).

2024 Acura ZDX recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V306000May 14, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras59,887 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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.

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 26V112000Feb 26, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras65,135 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    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."

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, the loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 25V234000Apr 10, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 vehicles

    Suspension:front:stabilizer bar

    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.

    Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2024 Acura ZDX →

2024 Acura ZDX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
94 MPG
Highway
80 MPG
Combined
87 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other ZDX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict251819
2013No verdict00519
2024Avoid10056587

All Acura ZDX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Acura ZDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 ZDX has the highest complaint index (100) of the 5 model years with data, and it ranks worst overall with 56 complaints and 5 recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Acura ZDX?
Collision avoidance and camera issues are the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints (28 of 56), including rearview camera failures and unexpected automatic braking.
Does the 2024 Acura ZDX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2024 ZDX, covering rearview camera and instrument panel software, stabilizer bar bracket bolts, and ABS brake pressure release.
How many crashes have been reported for the 2024 Acura ZDX?
NHTSA complaint data lists 4 crashes and 3 injuries associated with the 2024 ZDX, with no fires or deaths reported.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Acura ZDX?
The EPA rates the 2024 ZDX at 87 MPG combined (94 city / 80 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $850.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.