NHTSA (USA)High Risk
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What can fail
This page covers 4 recalls, 61 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Acura Integra.
24–33 mpg combined
7.1–9.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2024 Acura Integra by a wide margin. Owners frequently report the electric power steering momentarily stiffening or "locking up" at highway speeds, typically above 45 mph, accompanied by a steering-required warning on the instrument cluster. The episode tends to last around 10 seconds before clearing on its own, and owners consistently describe the sensation as alarming given that it occurs at speed. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly, most often when passing another vehicle or driving under overhead highway signs while adaptive cruise control is engaged, with the system apparently misreading stationary objects or following traffic as a collision threat. A single report describes the engine shutting off randomly while the car is in motion, including while reversing, and one isolated report mentions an increasing wheel noise at speeds above 50 mph that the owner suspects is bearing-related.
61
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The seat and steering recalls here share the same severity score, so I need to determine which to lead with. The seat defect (driver's seat can move or detach in a crash) has a very direct injury consequence, while the steering defect causes difficulty steering. I'll lead with the seat issue since detachment in a crash is the more concrete physical danger, and group the seat recalls together since they describe the same underlying defect.
The 2024 Acura Integra has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's seat that can move or fully detach in a crash because the cushion frame bolts were not tightened properly during assembly, leaving the driver without adequate restraint at the moment of impact.
The seat defect affects a broad range of Honda and Acura models built around the same period, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why this problem appears across multiple recall campaigns. In practical terms, a seat that shifts or breaks free during a collision removes the anchor point the seatbelt relies on to hold the driver in place. On the steering side, a separate recall covers a condition where the electric power steering system can make the wheel noticeably harder to turn, requiring more effort from the driver to hold a line or make corrections, which raises the risk of losing control, particularly at higher speeds or during sudden maneuvers.
At a glance
What can fail
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, causing the seat to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The bolts securing the driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, allowing them to loosen and potentially causing the seat to move or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the driver's seat cushion frame.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly fastened, causing the seat to shift or move during vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gearbox may have been made incorrectly, causing too much friction inside that can make steering difficult.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and adjust or add grease to restore proper steering function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
