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2020 Acura MDX vs 2021 Lexus RX

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Third generation

2020 Acura MDX

Evidence: High confidence
Problem to check
Airbags recall. Reported around 217 to 66,000 mi.
First check
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Inspection items
15
Safety actions
8
EPA combined MPG
22.5
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
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Fourth generation (AL20)

2021 Lexus RX

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Manufacturer service campaign. Reported around 15,750 to 58,345 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Inspection items
6
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
22.5
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022”
NHTSAtsbApr 2022Open source record
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