Honda recalls certain 2021 Acura RDX vehicles due to potential driveshaft failure causing loss of power or rolling away when parked. Affected owners should contact Honda for free replacement.
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX vehicles because a driveshaft component may have been improperly heat-treated, leading to potential failure. This could cause sudden loss of drive power or the vehicle rolling away when parked, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80207-honda-2021-acura-rdx-power-train-recall-driveshaft-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80207-honda-2021-acura-rdx-power-train-recall-driveshaft-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V939000
“Honda 2021 Acura RDX Power Train Recall: Driveshaft Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80207-honda-2021-acura-rdx-power-train-recall-driveshaft-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V939000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V939000).
A driveshaft component may have been improperly heat-treated, causing it to fail. This failure can lead to sudden loss of drive power or the vehicle rolling away when parked if the parking brake isn't engaged, potentially causing a crash or injury.
Owners of 2021 Acura RDX vehicles with specific Honda recall numbers (BBY, NBW, OBX) are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle rolls away when parked without a properly applied parking brake.
Check your vehicle's recall number on the owner notification letter or Honda's website. Affected 2021 Acura RDX models have specific recall codes: BBY, NBW, or OBX.
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle's recall status and schedule a driveshaft replacement.
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
Honda recalls certain 2021 Acura RDX vehicles because a driveshaft component may have been improperly heat-treated, which could cause failure.
Check your vehicle's recall number on the owner notification letter or Honda's website. Affected 2021 Acura RDX models have specific recall codes: BBY, NBW, or OBX.
If your vehicle rolls away when parked without a properly applied parking brake, contact Honda customer service immediately for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V939000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 21V939000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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