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This page covers 11 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Acura ZDX.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
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.
The 2010 Acura ZDX has 11 recalls, all involving the airbag system, with the most serious being a defect in both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators that can cause them to explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially killing or seriously injuring occupants.
The inflator fragmentation issue is the dominant concern across multiple recall filings, affecting both sides of the front seat. When either frontal airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can rupture violently, turning the module itself into a source of sharp metal shrapnel directed at the driver and any front-seat passenger. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple rounds of recalls address the same underlying inflator problem on both driver and passenger sides. If this vehicle has not been repaired under one of these campaigns, the risk is present any time the airbags deploy.
Beyond the inflator fragmentation issue, there are two additional recalls covering the passenger side airbag deployment path. On certain vehicles built between late 2009 and early 2010, the material covering the instrument panel may not have been properly scored during manufacturing, which means the panel will not split open cleanly when the passenger airbag fires. Instead of deploying fully and on the correct path toward the occupant, the bag can be obstructed or deploy incompletely, reducing its ability to protect a front passenger in a crash. A separate recall addresses a related concern where the passenger airbag inflator itself may have been installed incorrectly, again causing the bag to deploy improperly or
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal 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 explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
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 passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
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 degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 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
Moisture can seep into the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator over time, potentially causing it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 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 instrument panel cover may not have proper scoring, preventing the passenger airbag from deploying fully during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the instrument panel cover and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dashboard covering material may not have been properly scored during manufacturing, which could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying completely.
What the fix does
Acura dealers will inspect the dashboard covering material and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
