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2017 Acura RDX Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
123,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Acura RDX, 6% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My vehicle had two recalls for the same problem . It was serviced by the first recall , however the same problem returned with another airbag notification . When I contacted Acura and my dealer they are telling me that despite the latest recall my vehicle is not on the list. I believe it has to be related ,but they cannot tell me why vehicle is exempt from the second recall. I am afraid to drive the vehicle because of the imminent danger . I need your help. I need to know why vehicle is exempt .”

NHTSA complaint #11209546, filed 2019-05, 155,000 miles

“Rear ended other vehicle going about 40 plus miles per hour, then another vehicle rear ended me. Upon impact ( which I have pictures of) my driver side seatbelt released completely unbuckled & dangling , my dash lit up & said airbags deployed. But no airbags deployed. In turn upon impact my sternum hit my steering wheel. It busted the radiator so now my car will not even turn on. It is at a Collision Center awaiting adjuster inspection. Since the radiator busted the other vehicle & myself couldn’t tell if it was steam or smoke coming from the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11588985, filed 2024-05

“The contact owns a 2017 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to avoid a second vehicle the husband lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the front driver's side air bag did not deploy. The front passenger side curtain air bag did deploy although no passenger was seated in the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The driver sustained a right hand abrasion that did not required medical treatment. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590516, filed 2024-05, 91,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2017 Acura RDX

Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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