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Acura VIN Decoder

Decode any 17-character Acura VIN (1981 and newer): year, model, trim, engine, plant and safety equipment from NHTSA's official decoder, plus recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model year.

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Popular Acura models

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MDX3,292 complaints · 42 recallsTL3,118 complaints · 25 recallsRDX2,162 complaints · 16 recallsTLX890 complaints · 13 recallsTSX671 complaints · 12 recallsIntegra657 complaints · 9 recallsCL586 complaints · 11 recallsRL423 complaints · 20 recallsLegend382 complaints · 5 recallsILX269 complaints · 11 recallsRSX178 complaints · 2 recallsRLX112 complaints · 7 recalls

Acura in NHTSA’s records

13Acura models in our data
12,808owner complaints filed with NHTSA
116recall campaigns covering these models

Most-recalled Acura models

MDX: 42 recallsTL: 25 recalls

Latest Acura recall campaigns

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  1. Recall26V365000Jun 4, 2026 Rear Suspension Components May FailHonda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport; Acura MDX 880,514 vehicles
  2. Recall26V332000May 21, 2026 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a CrashHonda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey and more 98,892 vehicles
  3. Recall26V306000May 14, 2026 Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank ImageHonda Prologue; Acura ZDX 59,887 vehicles

Reading a Acura VIN

A Acura VIN follows the same federal 17-character format as every vehicle sold in the US since the 1981 model year. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier, positions 4–8 are Acura's own codes for the model line, body, engine and restraints, position 9 is the check digit, position 10 is the model year and position 11 is the assembly plant.

Because positions 4–8 are maker-specific, the decoder above asks NHTSA's vPIC catalog to translate them, then matches the year, make and model to Acura's recall campaigns and owner complaints. For a position-by-position walkthrough see how to read a VIN; for the year letter, use the model-year code chart.

Acura VIN decoder FAQ

Where is the VIN on a Acura?

On a Acura car, SUV or light truck, look through the windshield at the driver's-side corner of the dashboard, or read the label on the driver's door jamb. It is also on the title, registration and insurance card. Our guide shows where to find the VIN on each body type.

How do I find the model year from a Acura VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For cars, SUVs and light trucks, a letter in position 7 means the 2010–2039 cycle and a number means 1980–2009, so the same letter can point to two years 30 years apart.

Does a Acura VIN decoder show recalls?

It shows the recall campaigns NHTSA lists for that Acura model year (116 campaigns across the Acura models in our data). Whether your specific vehicle still needs a repair is only shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup or a Acura dealer.

Which Acura models have the most complaints filed with NHTSA?

In our data: MDX (3,292), TL (3,118), RDX (2,162). Counts are owner reports across all model years, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • We send your VIN to NHTSA vPIC and show the fields it returns; empty fields are hidden by default.
  • Recalls and complaints are matched by the decoded year, make and model, not by your VIN.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Reference text reviewed by the Vehicle Data Desk.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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