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2010 Acura ZDX airbags problems

severe Owners of the 2010 Acura ZDX have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

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Complaints
6
Recalls
10
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
1injury

When does it fail?

Of the 6 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Acura ZDX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (33.3%)
75-100k
1 (33.3%)
100-125k
1 (33.3%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

All 10 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.

No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 18V661000 September 27, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
critical NHTSA 19V182000 March 6, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
critical NHTSA 19V502000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
critical NHTSA 19V500000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
severe NHTSA 19V378000 May 16, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
critical NHTSA 18V042000 January 9, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
critical NHTSA 17V030000 January 10, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
critical NHTSA 16V346000 May 24, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
critical NHTSA 16V061000 February 3, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
severe NHTSA 10V145000 April 12, 2010

Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Acura zdx passenger cars manufactured between november 12, 2009 and march 22, 2010

In the event of a crash, the airbag will not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the dashboard covering material and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 21, 2010. Owners may contact Acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin B18-022 Jun 2026

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin B18-020 Feb 2026

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin B18-020 Apr 2022

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin B18-020 Mar 2022

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin B20-006 Mar 2020

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 6 most recent

airbags · 94,000 mi · filed 10/27/2017

Takata recall airbag went off after a minor bump by my garage door. Vehicle was in motion but at a slow speed. Vehicle only has liability coverage and uninsured coverage, so no claim was filed.

airbags · filed 08/18/2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Acura zdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…

airbags · filed 08/16/2016

When will the air back recall be replaced. I have been driving the defected car for a while since I got the notice through the mail. Can you enforce the law by putting a lot of pressure on the company. Our life is on the line when we drive the car.below is the first recall letter date.

airbags · filed 07/20/2016

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Acura zdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags) and 16v346000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

airbags · 112,913 mi · filed 06/18/2019

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Acura zdx. The contact stated that while in an underground parking garage on the second level and attempting to park with the brake pedal applied, the vehicle unintended accelerated rapidly causing it to crash into a cement wall. The drivers side steering wheel air bag partially deployed with force as a gray substance emitted. The driver sustained back pains, neck…

airbags · 73,500 mi · filed 01/19/2018

Takata recall. No open recalls on my vehicle. Prior recall work on air bags was completed in dec 2016. Currently with no one in the passenger seat the air bag light for passenger air bag activation is off, meaning the air bag is active. I've seen it light up as off with a passenger in the passenger seat.

Had airbags trouble with your 2010 Acura ZDX? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Acura ZDX?

It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Based on the 6 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 93,471 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

Yes — 10 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Acura/ZDX. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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