2016 ACURA RDX
2 recalls, 56 complaints - 240 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
19V182000 Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv... Read more
16V061000 Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
STEERING
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026, while driving my 2016 Acura RDX AWD on the interstate at highway speed, it suddenly began running rough and felt as if I was driving over low, spaced-out speed bumps. The check engine light started flashing, and multiple safety-system warnings appeared, including AWD System Problem,... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026, while driving my 2016 Acura RDX AWD on the interstate at highway speed, it suddenly began running rough and felt as if I was driving over low, spaced-out speed bumps. The check engine light started flashing, and multiple safety-system warnings appeared, including AWD System Problem,... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026, while driving my 2016 Acura RDX AWD on the interstate at highway speed, it suddenly began running rough and felt as if I was driving over low, spaced-out speed bumps. The check engine light started flashing, and multiple safety-system warnings appeared, including AWD System Problem,... Read more
ENGINE
May 11, 2026
Incident date: Apr 24, 2026
I have received this warning a few different times “Steering Assist is Reduced". Which causes my vehicle to not blow cold air when AC is on. Fans are louder than normal. And when I turn off my vehicle fans continue to run for roughly around 8 minutes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
When driving home from work the car started malfunctioning wrong , accelerating by itself and I started to smell smoke when I pulled over to the side I started smelling smoke as soon I exited the vehicle it started flaming. Everything in my vehicle was burnt the fire department came and stated I sho... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
May 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2024
Loss of stability control,power steering,anti lock brake system,air bags,speed control. Has been at Dodge Dealer multiple times with the exact reoccurring problem.
AIR BAGS
May 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2024
Loss of stability control,power steering,anti lock brake system,air bags,speed control. Has been at Dodge Dealer multiple times with the exact reoccurring problem.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
1. The automatic tailgate opens by itself randomly. It appears to be malfunctioning. I am unable to open it from the tailgate now. When it’s open it continues to attempt to unlatch making the noise. It’s opened while driving. 2. So far I lost a cooler on the highway due to this problem which wou... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
1. The automatic tailgate opens by itself randomly. It appears to be malfunctioning. I am unable to open it from the tailgate now. When it’s open it continues to attempt to unlatch making the noise. It’s opened while driving. 2. So far I lost a cooler on the highway due to this problem which wou... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2024
The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 23, 2024
Incident date: Nov 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle intermittently failed to start. Th... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the ma... Read more
STEERING
Nov 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 22, 2022
I’ve had the steering slip several times and recently the steering coupler went out causing loose, bumpy steering and a popping sound when turning.
STEERING
Nov 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 22, 2022
I have taken my car to Mountain states Toyota as well as corwin toyota for a tripped light it has to do with vehicle stability system it trips leaving the vehicle stability option not usable. I have told both dealers not to just reset the code however this is what’s happening and they don’t seem... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 20, 2023
Incident date: Jul 8, 2023
ABS / electric brake assist turns off and on randomly
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 20, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
Several electrical and transmission problems. Vehicle over exerts battery. Transmission goes out of overdrive while driving . Collusion avoidance radar constantly goes into malfunction modes. Car over heats.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 2, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
From the time purchased there has been a hesitation/sputtering during acceleration. I took the car in during the warranty period and they said nothing could be found. It has continued for 6 years. I have read of similar problems with this model and year.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
From the time purchased there has been a hesitation/sputtering during acceleration. I took the car in during the warranty period and they said nothing could be found. It has continued for 6 years. I have read of similar problems with this model and year.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2021
Incident date: Oct 30, 2021
After getting my tires rotated, the Check emission sensor, check transmission light, and check blind spot system all came on at once and my transmission began jerking.
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2021
Incident date: Apr 30, 2021
Vehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also feels as if the fuel filter is clogged. This sputter occurs at various speed. Vehicle has less than 64,000 miles. Is there a fix to this issue?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2021
Incident date: Apr 30, 2021
Vehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also feels as if the fuel filter is clogged. This sputter occurs at various speed. Vehicle has less than 64,000 miles. Is there a fix to this issue?
POWER TRAIN
Aug 10, 2021
Incident date: Apr 30, 2021
Vehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also feels as if the fuel filter is clogged. This sputter occurs at various speed. Vehicle has less than 64,000 miles. Is there a fix to this issue?
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 18, 2021
Incident date: May 17, 2021
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE MOON ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 19, 2021
Incident date: Apr 19, 2021
WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR STARTED STUTTERING AND LOST POWER. IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AT THE LIGHT I SHIFTED TO PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. I WAS ONLY 2 BLOCKS FROM HOME SO I CHECKED ALL FLUID LEVELS AND THEY ARE ALL OK. I DROVE THE CAR AROUND THE BLOCK SEVERAL TI... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2021
Incident date: Apr 19, 2021
WHILE ACCELERATING THE CAR STARTED STUTTERING AND LOST POWER. IT SEEMED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AT THE LIGHT I SHIFTED TO PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. I WAS ONLY 2 BLOCKS FROM HOME SO I CHECKED ALL FLUID LEVELS AND THEY ARE ALL OK. I DROVE THE CAR AROUND THE BLOCK SEVERAL TI... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH I TRAVELED OVER A 50 TOOT, 2 LANE BRIDGE THE FCW AND BRAKE WARNING ENGAGED. THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS IN FRONT OF ME. THIS OCCURS EACH TIME I TRAVEL OVER THIS BRIDGE (APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES). IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN TRAVELLING OVER SIMILAR BRIDGES. THE FIRST TI... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Sep 19, 2018
HAPPENED TWICE. PRESS ACCELERATOR AND ENGINE BOGS WAY DOWN, WARNING LIGHTS SEEM TO CYCLE THROUGH NUMEROUS ISSUES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SOMEONE SAID THAT INTERNALLY THE ELECTRONICS SWITCHED IT TO HIGHWAY MODE WHERE THE ENGINE SWITCHES FROM 6 CYLINDERS TO 3 CYLINDERS IN ORDER TO PROVI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2020
Incident date: Jul 13, 2020
DEFECTIVE KNOCK SENSOR AFTER 40,000 MI.....4 YEARS
ENGINE
Oct 17, 2019
Incident date: Oct 5, 2019
2016 ACURA RDX WITH APPROX 31,000 MILES. AFTER APPROX 1.5 MILE TRIP PARKED IT AT A SHOPPING CENTER, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND LOCKED THE CAR. WITHIN 3 MIN THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPT PUT IT OUT. CONTACTED HONDA AND TOLD THEM THEY... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jun 10, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NO LONGER BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRADSHAW ACURA (2450 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDER THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NO LONGER BLOW COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRADSHAW ACURA (2450 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2019
Incident date: May 21, 2019
HANDS FREE LINK CAUSES BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THIS ISSUE IS WITH LOTS OF HONDA AND ACURA DIFFERENT MODELS AND HONDA KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND STILL CHOOSE TO IGNORE IT.CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED IN CALIFORNIA ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2019
Incident date: Mar 9, 2019
THE TALE LIGHTS, PARK LIGHTS HAVE DISCONTINUE TO WORK, THE BRAKE LIGHT ABOVE TRUCK DOOR IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS NOT BLOWN FUSE OR BULB. DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL MARCH 9TH, WHEN MY DAUGHTER PULLED ME OVER TO TURN ON MY LIGHTS AT NIGHT. I HAD HEAD LIGHTS BUT NO REAR LIGHTS AT ALL.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 ACURA RDX DOWN A LOCAL CITY ROAD MIDDAY. THERE WERE NO CARS IN THE VICINITY. WHILE DRIVING (ABOUT 35 MPH), I SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOUD NOISE OF GLASS SHATTERING. THERE WAS NO PRIOR SOUND OF ANY ANIMAL OR OBJECT HITTING THE CAR. I TURNED AROUND TO SEE MY REAR DRI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 ACURA RDX DOWN A LOCAL CITY ROAD MIDDAY. THERE WERE NO CARS IN THE VICINITY. WHILE DRIVING (ABOUT 35 MPH), I SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOUD NOISE OF GLASS SHATTERING. THERE WAS NO PRIOR SOUND OF ANY ANIMAL OR OBJECT HITTING THE CAR. I TURNED AROUND TO SEE MY REAR DRI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2018
Incident date: Nov 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY, STALLED, AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CURRY ACURA, 685 CENTRAL PARK AVE, SCARSDALE, NY 10583) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPOOL VALVE FAILED.... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 4, 2017
I WAS T-BONED ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BY A FORD TAURUS SEDAN THAT RAN A RED LIGHT AT A RELATIVELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED (I WAS TAKING A LEFT HAND TURN BUT THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND I WAS YIELDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC THAT WAS GOING STRAIGHT). THE TAURUS HIT THE BACK-END OF A HONDA CRV AND THEN HIT ME. T... Read more
Crash
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 16, 2017
Incident date: Aug 23, 2016
SUNROOF EXPLODED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE MITIGATION SYSTEM HAS DEPLOYED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. EACH TIME I WAS DRIVING ON A CLEAR ROAD WITH NO OBSTRUCTIONS OR TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHEN THE SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND BEGAN BRAKING . THIS HAS NOT LET TO AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I THINK IT IS AN ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 17, 2017
Incident date: Oct 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED WHILE EXITING A FUEL SERVICE STATION. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE STEERI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 26, 2017
Incident date: Jul 22, 2017
COLLISION MITIGATION BREAKING SYSTEM ENGAGES RANDOMLY WHEN NOT NECESSARY. SEEMS TO BE HEAT RELATED AS IT OCCURS DURING VERY HOT WEATHER. A SUDDEN STOP IS JARRING AND COULD BE DANGEROUS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
MY CAR HAD 9100 ON RDX I NEEDED TO HAVE MY PADS AND ROTOR REPLACED ON FROM BRAKES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT 5000 MILES. WHEN I PICK UP CAR I HEARD NOICE WHEN PUMPING BREAKS WHEN I WAS PICKING UP VEHICLE AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE TALK TO ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
MY CAR HAD 9100 ON RDX I NEEDED TO HAVE MY PADS AND ROTOR REPLACED ON FROM BRAKES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT 5000 MILES. WHEN I PICK UP CAR I HEARD NOICE WHEN PUMPING BREAKS WHEN I WAS PICKING UP VEHICLE AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE TALK TO ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 17, 2017
MY CAR HAD 9100 ON RDX I NEEDED TO HAVE MY PADS AND ROTOR REPLACED ON FROM BRAKES. I HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AT 5000 MILES. WHEN I PICK UP CAR I HEARD NOICE WHEN PUMPING BREAKS WHEN I WAS PICKING UP VEHICLE AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE TALK TO ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 4, 2017
Incident date: May 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TRUNK AND THE MOON ROOF INADVERTENTLY OPENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 10, 2016
Incident date: Jun 18, 2016
JUNE 18, 2016, I HAD A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR A ROAD TRIP SPECIAL. I WAS GOING ON A ROAD TRIP A FEW DAYS LATER. I ADVISED [XXX] MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING A LITTLE WHEN BREAKING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK, [XXX] STATED THEY REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LAT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2016
Incident date: Sep 27, 2016
GAS MILES IS TERRIBLE SOMETIMES I GET 0-7 AVERAGE GAS MILES WHEN I WAS DRIVING SLOW AND FAST ON FREEWAY AFTER RESETING MILES PER GALLON. I USE PREMIUM GAS AND I LET ACURA AWARE OF PROBLEMS. I FILLED MY GAS TANK UP AGAIN AND IT CONTINUES TO GET POOR GAS MILES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 17, 2016
MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM STARTS ALARMING 3-4 BLOCKS FROM HOME STATING I HOME WHEN I AM NOT ON MY STREET. ALSO SYSTEMS SAYS I AM AT AN EXIT IN SEATTLE BUT IT IS INCORRECT. I SPOKE WITH ACURA AND THEY STATED THE MAPS ARE 5 YEARS OLD WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I WOULD THINK MAPS WERE UP TO DATE. ALSO MY RADI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2, 2016
Incident date: Sep 27, 2016
I HAD 5000 MILES ON CAR AND MY BRAKES STARTED MAKING NOISE LIKE THE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I WAS COMING TO A LIGHT AND PUTTING MY BRAKES ON AND ALSO DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND HEARD THE NOISE. TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THIS CAN HAPPEN IF YOU ARE ON THE HILLS IN PORTLAND.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2016
Incident date: Aug 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ODOMETER GAUGES FAILED. WITHIN A FIVE MILE DRIVE, THE ODOMETER READING JUMPED FROM 9,995 MILES TO 10,231 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE READING ON THE ODOME... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 ACURA RDX
2016 Acura RDX SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 ACURA RDX
240 manufacturer communications from 134 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 24 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 22 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 18 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 17 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 010000 STEERING | 9 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 8 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
BPO05022022901
May 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for inv
BTI&04132022901
Apr 13, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&04132022901
Apr 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903
Mar 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903
Mar 28, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903
Mar 28, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03112022904
Mar 11, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902
Feb 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902
Feb 22, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902
Feb 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02072022901
Feb 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02072022901
Feb 7, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902
Jan 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902
Jan 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902
Jan 21, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01032022904
Jan 3, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&12152021902
Dec 15, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&11292021909
Nov 29, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&11162021904
Nov 16, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&10302021902
Oct 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&10132021901
Oct 13, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09272021
Sep 27, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09272021
Sep 27, 2021
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09272021
Sep 27, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021902
Sep 23, 2021
117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021902
Sep 23, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021901
Sep 23, 2021
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS09232021901
Sep 23, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BTI&09072021903
Sep 7, 2021
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BTI&09072021903
Sep 7, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS08302021
Aug 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS08302021
Aug 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS08292021
Aug 29, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BTI&08192021903
Aug 19, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS08112021
Aug 11, 2021
118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS08112021
Aug 11, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS08112021
Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BTI&07302021905
Jul 30, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BTI&06012021901
Jun 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS03252021907
Mar 25, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS02262021908
Feb 26, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS02102021908
Feb 10, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS01222021907
Jan 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS01222021907
Jan 22, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS01062021906
Jan 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS01062021906
Jan 6, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS12052020906
Dec 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS12052020906
Dec 5, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS11042020905
Nov 4, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS10162020906
Oct 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS10162020906
Oct 16, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
B20-038
Oct 1, 2020
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.
BPaS09282020906
Sep 28, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS09282020906
Sep 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
B14-025
Sep 18, 2020
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
BPaS09102020904
Sep 10, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS08242020903
Aug 24, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS08242020903
Aug 24, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS08072020903
Aug 7, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS07282020
Jul 28, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS07212020903
Jul 21, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS07062020904
Jul 6, 2020
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS06222020901
Jun 22, 2020
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS06052020904
Jun 5, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS05182020
May 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
BPaS05182020
May 18, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect speci
B20-003
Apr 17, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Service bulletin - The A/C blows warm air after about 15 minutes of driving. A failed stator in the A/C compressor is keeping the refrigerant pressure from building in the A/C system.
B19050B
May 16, 2019
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t
B19-009
Mar 28, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B19-009
Mar 28, 2019
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B19-009
Mar 28, 2019
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B17-016
Mar 28, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-016 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided belo
B17-049
Mar 28, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-
B17-049
Nov 15, 2018
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
B17-049
Nov 15, 2018
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
B17-049
Nov 15, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
B18070B
Jul 12, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18070B
Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18070B
Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18-029
Jun 15, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
B18-021
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B18-021
May 31, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
B17-018
Mar 9, 2018
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typicall
B17-017
Mar 9, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the to
BTS180203
Feb 15, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn
BVE02142018901
Feb 14, 2018
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
BTS180202
Feb 13, 2018
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature,
B16-025
Oct 4, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.
B16-025
Oct 4, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.
B17015
Sep 6, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
B17015
Sep 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
B15060C
Aug 3, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
B17003
Aug 3, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
B15060C
Aug 3, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
BPaS07252017902
Jul 25, 2017
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the ve
BER17050A
Jul 13, 2017
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific
BPaS07052017901
Jul 5, 2017
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the ve
BPaS06222017901
Jun 22, 2017
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the ve
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ACURA RDX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA RDX across all model years (2007, 2025).
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Total Recalls
2,609
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
109
Reported Crashes
44
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
ACURA RDX - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 24 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 41 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 148 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 424 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 563 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 101 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 107 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 2 | 56 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 436 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 259 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 179 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 26 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 39 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 70 | View |