AI Damage2025 Acura ADX: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Acura ADX filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and latches, locks, linkages. The maker issued 10 service bulletins for this year. We found 4 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 10
- YouTube repair videos
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 20% of all complaints
- 3 Parking brake 20% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Visibility: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Parking brake: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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 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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,688 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 20% least complained about).
On average one model year of the ADX has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through…
- Job Aid - This job aid only applies to vehicles involved in the cylinder head gasket warranty extension
While replacing the cylinder head gasket, a flatness check of the mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and engine block must be done. If the mating surface warpage is found to be outside of service manual…
- Over the Air System Updates - 2025–26 ADX
Software Update for Audio System software version 8A050-3BH-AA31.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- Service bulletin - When updating the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) with the i-HDS tool an Error message…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is investigating certain 2025 ADXs and 2023-2026 Integras with a client complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is investigating certain 2025-2026 ADXs and 2023-2026 Integras with a client complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position. To fully…
- Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant…
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
- Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit
The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2025 Acura ADX – ILLEGAL at This Price?amount per author: 60,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2025 Acura ADX – A Stylish, Tech-Packed Crossover Under $35Kamount per author: 442,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Is the 2025 Acura ADX a True Luxury SUV for as Little as $35,000?? Let's Find Out!amount per author: 45,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- 2025 Acura ADX 261156A
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura ADX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, latches, locks, linkages, parking brake. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (60%), door locks, latches, handles (20%), rollaway, parking brake (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Acura ADX?
NHTSA lists 10 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Acura ADX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.