The 2006 Acura MDX has 7 recalls, the most serious being Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue spans multiple recalls filed across different campaigns, but the underlying hazard is the same: both frontal airbag inflators are affected, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all vehicles, which is why several separate filings exist. There is also a traction control recall where the system can apply the brakes suddenly and without warning, including without triggering the brake lights, raising the risk of a rear-end collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to chemical breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may rupture due to moisture and manufacturing variations that develop over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged electrical capacitor in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module may cause the brakes to apply unexpectedly. If you brake while this malfunction occurs, your vehicle may stop abruptly. Some Pilots also have a loose ground connection that allows partial braking without brake lights illuminating.
What the fix does
A dealer will install a new wiring harness with a capacitor for the VSA control module at no cost. Pilots will also have their ground connection tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
