The 2021 Acura MDX has 2 recalls, both involving the front passenger seat sensor, which can misread the occupant and cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
When the sensor fails to accurately detect whether the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult, it can trigger the airbag at the wrong threshold during a collision. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns exist for the same underlying defect.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
