Every 2021 Acura RDX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V332000
May 21, 2026Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V332000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 24V064000
Jan 2, 2024Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Full recall details for 24V064000 →Power Train · NHTSA 21V939000
Feb 12, 2021Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V939000 →
2021 Acura RDX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura RDX, reporting 3 crashes, 1 injuries. Acura has issued at least 194 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other31
- Engine23
- Service Brakes15
- Power Train13
- Air Bags11
- Electrical System10
Service bulletins by component
- Visibility (72)
- Electrical System (51)
- Structure (48)
- Equipment (32)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (17)
- Service Brakes (10)
Read Acura RDX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura RDX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Two low-speed sudden unintended acceleration events while parking a 2021 Acura RDX. Incident 1 (July 2026): While parking at low speed, the car unexpectedly surged forward. Flew up the curb and hit a restaurant window, causing massive undercarriage damage.”
2021 ACURA RDXAug 22, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758797
Crash
“Drove into parking lot and as I was pulling into the parking spot next to the building, the vehicle started to surge forward as if I had my foot on the gas instead of the brake.”
2021 ACURA RDXJun 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11665825
Injury reported
“The panoramic sunroof exploded on our Acura RDX model 2021. Me, my wife and our 3 month old son were returning from dinner, we took the ramp and about to merge on a highway then we heard a loud and sudden explosive noise which scared all of us.”
2021 ACURA RDXOct 30, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552681
“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.”
2021 ACURA RDXOct 7, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769725
“Acura Sunnyside in New Hampshire denied to repair my recall on my 2021 Acura RDX.”
2021 ACURA RDXOct 1, 2026 · NH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768303
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