The most-reported ZDX run is 4W5KHNRL8RZ (2024 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.2× the typical run. Forward collision avoidance problems make up 25% of reports; NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for ZDX model years 2010–2024.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura ZDX has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 31% of every ZDX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4W5KHNRL8RZ•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 4W5KHMRKXRZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5KHNRL7RZ•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 4W5XHPRL2RZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5XHPRL1RZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5KHNRLXRZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5KHMRK8RZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5KHNRL3RZ•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 4W5KHMRK4RZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| 4W5KHMRK5RZ•••••• | 2024 | 1 | — | |
| 2HNYB1H69AH•••••• | 2010 | — | — | |
| 4W5XHPRL0RZ•••••• | 2024 | — | — |
Each of the other 23 ZDX runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 28 ZDX VINs so far, most often 2024, 2010, 2012 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2024 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Acura ZDX owners report: Forward Collision Avoidance, 24 of 68 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | |
| Air Bags | 2 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 15 recall campaigns on the Acura ZDX; the 6 below cover build years 2010 to 2013. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V182000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 16V061000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 18V661000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 18V042000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 19V502000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2013 |
| 17V030000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2010–2012 |
19V182000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2010: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The ZDX against its rivals
The ZDX draws 1.9 complaints per production run; the Toyota Highlander 2.9, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.3 and the Ford Explorer 5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura ZDX | 68 | 35 | 7.4% | |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,259 | 1,799 | 8.3% | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 25,476 | 4,762 | 6.8% | |
| Ford Explorer | 29,326 | 5,830 | 5% |
How serious were they
Of the 68 reports on the Acura ZDX, 7.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Acura ZDX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 68 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 5 (7.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Acura ZDX share of that is 68 complaints over 35 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura ZDX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 68 NHTSA complaints from 35 ZDX runs and 15 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which ZDX production run has the most complaints?
4W5KHNRL8RZ, a 2024 build, with 6 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical ZDX run has 1.9.
Which ZDX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2024 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2010 lightest at 1.1.
Does the ZDX get more complaints than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 1.9 complaints per production run for the ZDX against 2.9 for the Toyota Highlander.
How many ZDX complaints involve a crash?
7.4% of 68 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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