2013 Acura RDX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 22%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Acura RDX, 22% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall since being initally notified by Acura of honda march 2016, I have had no communication nor repair by honda, despite several calls to the dealer. Dealer simply repeats that he has not received the required parts from honda/Acura to repair this defect, despite Acura's own description of the problem as being potentially dangerous, with possible injury or even death resulting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885993, filed 2016-07, 25,000 miles“Takata recall. Airbags did not deploy after a front end collision by hitting a concrete block light post which occurred on a city street while the vehicle was in motion. Resulting in severe damage to vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11044919, filed 2017-11, 67,400 miles“Takata recall - Acura has known about the faulty airbag inflators since at least february of this year. It is now july and parts are still not available for my vehicle. An Acura dealer has told me that Acura corporate has not sent the parts to the dealers, meanwhile honda has been actively replacing airbag inflators on their vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10883491, filed 2016-07“Takata recall - I have been waiting on Acura to provide replacement part since february 12, 2016. When I check online or call Acura all I get is the part is not available. I live in florida with the high temp and humidity. I don't understand how a part cannot be made available for 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10891984, filed 2016-08“This recall has been announced since february 2016 (7 months ago), but the parts are still not available. I am not confident that my car is safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10904967, filed 2016-09Related 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…
- 10142448Jun 15, 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…
- 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…
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 2013 Acura RDX
89 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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