2011 Acura RDX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Acura RDX has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (10 reports).

2Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Acura RDX recalls

Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V182Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing error.

Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash

Recall 16V061Feb 3, 20162,232,187 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.

Most common 2011 Acura RDX problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags10
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Power Train2
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2022-08-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
Turbo went out at 109230 miles. No warning lamps or anything prior. Unknown on other questions. Just know mil had a turbo go out and ended up being apart of recall
2020-09-26, Electrical System
CONDENSATION FORMS INSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK.
2020-02-04, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEARS AND THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
2017-07-18, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HONDA OF BAY COUNTY LOCATED AT 3601 E 15TH ST PANAMA CITY, FL 32404) WHO STATED THAT AUTHORIZATION WAS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 05970305. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2017-06-02, Exterior Lighting
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2011 Acura RDX questions

Does the 2011 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Acura RDX: Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura RDX?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Electrical System (3), Exterior Lighting (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Acura RDX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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