2011 Acura RDX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 63%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Acura RDX, 63% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a safety recall notice for my car airbags in march of 2016. I have contacted my dealer several time to ask for the replacement required by this recall and still have had no response. Meanwhile, my family and I are driving in what could be a dangerous vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10884304, filed 2016-07, 40,000 miles“Takata recall I have contacted dealership twice and they keep telling me they dont have parts to repair the problem. Contacted in april 2016 and august 2016. Is this a saftey issue fro my wife while driving this car?”
NHTSA complaint #10907336, filed 2016-09“The contact owns a 2011 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while making a turn at an extremely low speed with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into an embankment as the vehicle tilted to the right side. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to revv after it was shifted into the park and neutral position. The vehicle stopped revving after the it was shut off. The air bags failed to deploy. No police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946965, filed 2017-01, 30,100 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10908795, filed 2016-09“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted numerous times to schedule the recall repair, but they were unresponsive. The dealer failed to respond in a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10981574, filed 2017-05Related recalls
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (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…Covers: Acura RDX 2007–2016, TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, Honda Element 2003–2011 +14 more
- 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Honda (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…Covers: Acura RDX 2007–2016, RL 2005–2012, Honda Ridgeline 2007–2014 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11029278Feb 28, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.
- 10211079Apr 8, 2022Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10208848Mar 1, 2022Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10169499Dec 11, 2019Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139586May 31, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139576May 24, 2018Dealer 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…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 9% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 33 | 8% |
| 2014 | 41 | 17% |
| 2013 | 36 | 22% |
| 2012 | 6 | 40% |
| 2011 | 10 | 63% |
| 2010 | 13 | 59% |
| 2009 | 10 | 67% |
| 2008 | 20 | 61% |
| 2007 | 22 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2011 Acura RDX
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology