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2012 Acura RDX Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
40%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Acura RDX, 40% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 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.

“Takata recall. The driver air bag was recalled and replaced. When I questioned why the front passenger side air bag was not being replaced also. The dealership said it was not being recalled. I asked if it was a takata air bag. Dealership would not answer. Only saying it was not being recalled. My complaint is: I do not know if my front passenger air bag is safe for the riders in my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11074082, filed 2018-02, 38,000 miles

“Takata recall I received a letter dated march 2016 notifying me of the recall, and when I contacted my dealer, this was his response: kristen, I understand your situation. Many people are going through the same situation. Unfortunately there is not a remedy. You have options. Acura is allowing us to take these cars in on trade in for another vehicle if you don't feel safe. Would be happy to help you with that process. Besides that drive it as little as possible. I know that not what you want to hear. There is nothing that can be done at this time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10851890, filed 2016-03, 42,000 miles

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 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 #10894504, filed 2016-08

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10877082, filed 2016-06

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available....updated 10/11/16”

NHTSA complaint #10888250, filed 2016-07

Related recalls

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202418%
202226%
2021119%
202062%
2019123%
201834%
201756%
201625%
2015338%
20144117%
20133622%
2012640%
20111063%
20101359%
20091067%
20082061%
20072242%

Other parts of the 2012 Acura RDX

Electrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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