Recall 10V002 affects 644 2010 Acura Mdx vehicles for a missing A-pillar trim bolt. Free inspection and needed bolt installation at any franchised Acura dealer.
Acura is recalling 644 2010 Mdx vehicles because a bolt for an A-pillar interior trim piece was left out during manufacturing. If the side curtain air bag deploys in a crash, that trim piece can fail to stay secured and increase injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The A-pillar is the front roof support beside the windshield. The interior trim panel covers that pillar inside the cabin. A bolt is supposed to fasten the trim so it stays tight against the body while the 2010 Acura Mdx is driven and while nearby safety systems work.
On affected Acura Mdx SUVs, that attachment bolt was left out during manufacturing on either the driver's or passenger's side. Without the bolt, the trim piece is not held the way it was designed. The concern is not that the trim looks loose on every vehicle. It is that a missing fastener leaves the pillar trim less secure than intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not told to listen for a noise or watch for a light, so the repair inspection matters even if the trim looks normal.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 644 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the side curtain air bag, the A-pillar trim piece can loosen instead of staying secured. That raises the risk of injury to the driver or front seat passenger. Schedule the inspection if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Acura dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Acura Mdx is included in this recall.
- Check for Acura's owner notice mailed on December 23, 2009.
- Contact a franchised Acura dealer to schedule the free A-pillar trim inspection and missing-bolt installation so the trim stays secured during side curtain air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V002 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the dealer confirms the A-pillar trim bolt is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Acura technician inspects the A pillar interior trim on the driver and passenger sides. If the attachment bolt is missing, the technician installs the bolt free of charge. The filing says 4 vehicles were purchased before the stop sale, and all vehicles were inspected and repaired if needed. If your VIN is included and the work has not already been completed, the dealer repair will be free once available through Acura service.
Timeline
| December 23, 2009 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| January 4, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V002?
Recall 10V002 covers 644 2010 Acura Mdx vehicles with a missing A-pillar trim bolt. In a crash with side curtain air bag deployment, the trim piece can fail to stay secured, increasing injury risk to the driver or front-seat passenger. Acura dealers inspect the trim and install the bolt for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Acura Mdx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Acura Mdx is included in recall 10V002. If it is, contact a franchised Acura dealer and ask for the A-pillar trim inspection. If the bolt is missing, the dealer installs it free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V002, Acura dealers inspect the A-pillar interior trim and install the missing bolt free of charge when the vehicle is included.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to side curtain air bag deployment in a crash. If the A-pillar trim bolt is missing, the trim piece can fail to stay properly secured, increasing injury risk to the driver or front-seat passenger. The dealer repair secures the trim.
What if I bought this Acura Mdx used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010 Acura Mdx is included, then reference recall 10V002 when you contact a franchised Acura dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V002000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 10V002 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V002000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →