CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Acura RDX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (31 reports).
2021 Acura RDX recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Front driveshaft may fail, causing sudden power loss or rollaway
A front driveshaft component may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
Most common 2021 Acura RDX problems
Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
What owners report
My 2021 Acura RDX A-Spec AWD had approximately 89,000 miles when this incident occurred on [October 23rd] on I-10 in Tempe Arizona]. My wife was driving when the vehicle displayed emissions and brake-system warnings, lost power and slowed unexpectedly. She was unable to restart it at that time. The unexpected loss of power in freeway traffic created a safety concern. I was subsequently able to drive the vehicle to the dealership. Acura of Tempe inspected the vehicle. Its written diagnosis reported an âENGINE TEMP HIGHâ warning, misfires after the vehicle had been sitting, an empty coolant reservoir and low radiator coolant. The dealer diagnosed a head gasket leaking coolant into a cyli
The contact owns a 2021 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side seat belt retractor failed to retract as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was inspected and repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000
Rear window shattered spontaneously twice. 9/12/24 & 10/11/26
2021 Acura RDX has cold start, uses coolant and will stumble, limp mode approaching 2000 RPM. Vehicle will flash check engine light and then will go away when vehicle is restarted. Using search criteria noted TSB issued for same make model and year with an extended warranty being offered through TSB, 10 year 150,000 miles. Vehicle has 103,000 miles. Dealer is stating no TSB for this VIN, however the number one issue noted through internet searches and this database.
Acura Sunnyside in New Hampshire denied to repair my recall on my 2021 Acura RDX.
2021 Acura RDX questions
Does the 2021 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Acura RDX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Front driveshaft may fail, causing sudden power loss or rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura RDX?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (31), Engine (24), Service Brakes (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.