2016 Acura RDX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Acura RDX, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 2 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 was t-boned on the driver side door by a ford taurus sedan that ran a red light at a relatively high rate of speed (I was taking a left hand turn but the car was stopped and I was yielding to oncoming traffic that was going straight). The taurus hit the back-end of a honda crv and then hit me. The driver side door collapsed onto me and the metal from the door gouged my back. The driver side window shattered and cut me with glass. The side air bag curtain and the door airbags didn't deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061221, filed 2018-01, 20,500 miles“The driver side airbag. And yes, it can be inspected. I was involved in a low impact accident, where I struck a minor curb. The airbag deployed in my face, causing a loss of consciousness and ongoing concussion. No warning signs at all. Not yet, the vehicle is being looked at on Monday. The vehicle was inspected by the police.”
NHTSA complaint #11688510, filed 2025-09Related 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
- 11029279Feb 28, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2016 ILX and 2016 RDX.
- 10142449Jun 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…
- 10139587May 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…
- 10118562Oct 4, 2017Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.
- 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.
- 10085256Aug 18, 2016Service bulletin - there is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the drivers airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving, possibly…
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 2016 Acura RDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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