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Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Parking Brake. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
5 reports
8,200 miles · Jun 29, 2026
Latches/locks/linkagesVisibility
The contact owns a 2025 Acura ADX. 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 …
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The contact owns a 2025 Acura ADX. 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. Additionally, during inclement weather, the windows would become foggy while driving. The contact stated that adjustments to the climate control system failed to defog the windows and that the defogger was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,200.
NHTSA ODI #11747218
Mileage unknown · May 27, 2026
StructureUnknown Or Other
1. 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 failure…
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1. 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 failure created an immediate and severe safety hazard. When the sunroof exploded inward, sharp glass fragments fell directly onto the driver and all passengers, including their heads, faces, and upper bodies. This posed a risk of: Lacerations Eye injuries Loss of driver control due to the sudden explosion Startle reaction that could have caused a crash with surrounding traffic Everyone in the vehicle was exposed to falling glass and the shock of the explosion. 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? At this time, the issue has not been reproduced, but the dealer inspection confirmed that the sunroof glass was shattered and had blown inward. The dealer acknowledged the failure but has not identified a cause. 4. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning lights, messages, noises, cracks, or visible defects before the sunroof exploded. The failure occurred suddenly and without any prior symptoms.
NHTSA ODI #11740336
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 2026
Unknown Or Other
Intermittent issues with Bluetooth connectivity. Affects using phone hands free. Cannot have clear conversation. Only option (not an option) is to not use Android/Apple car play which is illegal.
NHTSA ODI #11731383
5,000 miles · Mar 2, 2026
Parking Brake
The contact's wife owns a 2025 Acura ADX. 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. Additionall…
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The contact's wife owns a 2025 Acura ADX. 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. Additionally, after shifting from park(P) to reverse(R), the parking brake remained engaged, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred tice with the loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the informed the contact that the failure was operator’s error and closed the case. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
NHTSA ODI #11721430
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2025
Unknown Or Other
The car has been leaking water it has been coming through the speaker that’s in the roof. The car has a sunroof and is at the dealership for the second time for the same issue. First time it was there for 5 days and they can’t replicate the problem. The car smells like it’s growing mold or mildew. Concerns for electrical compone…
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The car has been leaking water it has been coming through the speaker that’s in the roof. The car has a sunroof and is at the dealership for the second time for the same issue. First time it was there for 5 days and they can’t replicate the problem. The car smells like it’s growing mold or mildew. Concerns for electrical components being exposed to large amount of water.
NHTSA ODI #11677510
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