2025 Acura ADX recalls & problems

Safety recalls

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

• Latches/locks/linkages

  The contact owns a 2025 Acura ADX. The contact stated that the automatic walk-away door lock feature operated inconsistently and occasionally failed to lock the vehicle after the contact had exited and walked away from the vehicle. The contact stated the manufacturer was notified of the issue and recommended that the vehicle be diagnosed. Additionally, during inclement weather, the windows would become foggy while driving. The contact stated that adjustments to the climate control system failed to defog the windows and that the defogger was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not…

  Jun 22, 2026 · 8,200 miles
• Structure › Body

  1. The failed component was the panoramic sunroof glass. The glass spontaneously shattered and blew inward into the cabin while the vehicle was in normal operation. Yes — the vehicle and the remaining glass fragments are available for inspection upon request. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The failure created an immediate and severe safety hazard. When the sunroof exploded inward, sharp glass fragments fell directly onto the driver and all passengers, including their heads, faces, and upper bodies. This posed a risk of: Lacerations Eye injuries Loss of driver control due to the sudden explosion Startle reaction that could have caused a crash with surrounding…

  May 22, 2026
• Unknown or other

  Intermittent issues with Bluetooth connectivity. Affects using phone hands free. Cannot have clear conversation. Only option (not an option) is to not use Android/Apple car play which is illegal.

  Apr 10, 2026
• Parking brake

  The contact's wife owns a 2025 Acura ADX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the parking brake independently engaged. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately ten times. Additionally, after shifting from park(P) to reverse(R), the parking brake remained engaged, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred tice with the loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the informed the contact that the failure was operator’s error and closed the case. The approximate failure…

  Jan 31, 2026 · 5,000 miles
• Unknown or other

  The car has been leaking water it has been coming through the speaker that’s in the roof. The car has a sunroof and is at the dealership for the second time for the same issue. First time it was there for 5 days and they can’t replicate the problem. The car smells like it’s growing mold or mildew. Concerns for electrical components being exposed to large amount of water.

  Jul 7, 2025

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.