Acura Integra recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Acura Integra, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Acura Integra, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1986–2025 with 16 recall campaigns and 750 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1987 (3), 2024 (2), and 2023 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2023 (227), 1994 (68), and 2024 (66).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Steering, Air bags:frontal, Seat belts.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 1986–1991, 2024These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
1 campaign · Years: 2001These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
- 02V196000 · Air bags: Frontal
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 2023These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 23V430000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 1987These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 87V171000 · Equipment: Owners/service/other manual
Powertrain
1 campaign · Years: 1994These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
- 94V063000 · Power train: Automatic transmission
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 2023–2025These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 24V744000 · Steering
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 1986–1987These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 88V180000 · Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Acura Integra in NHTSA complaint data are Steering, Air bags:frontal, Seat belts.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering. |
| 2024 | 2 | 66 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2023 | 2 | 227 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Lane departure: assist, Engine. |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 2000 | 0 | 18 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Tires, Seat belts. |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Child seat, Visibility:windshield. |
| 1998 | 0 | 24 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, Air bags. |
| 1997 | 0 | 25 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system. |
| 1996 | 0 | 43 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1995 | 0 | 60 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags. |
| 1994 | 1 | 68 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1993 | 0 | 29 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Electrical system:ignition, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1992 | 0 | 38 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:ignition, Seat belts. |
| 1991 | 1 | 41 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Seat belts:front:retractor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1990 | 1 | 46 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:ignition, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1987 | 3 | 12 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:frame and members, Exterior lighting:headlights, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Power train:axle assembly, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Seat belts , Steering and Visibility
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.