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2021 Acura RDX Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Acura RDX, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year. 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 have been trying to get my vehicle repaired for over a year in response to recall number 24V-064 with no success. The vehicle manufacturer is not providing the required parts to the dealership to address this recall from early 2024. I think additional action needs to be taken against the manufacturer to drive improved behaviour to address safety recall issues in a timely manner”

NHTSA complaint #11643177, filed 2025-02

“Remedy is available for the recall, but Honda will not fix the recall on my 2 vehicle’s that I own with this open recall. They are saying 2025 maybe. Unacceptable.”

NHTSA complaint #11595398, filed 2024-06

“My wife, 78 years old, is petite. She weighs 75 lbs, height 4'10. The front passenger seat sensors don't register her as sitting in the seat with the result that the passenger air bag is not engaged (the dashboard light indicates the air bag is OFF). My vehicle, 2021 Acura RDX, passenger seat has 2 seat sensors while the MDX model has 4 seat sensors that would register her weight and the air bag system would be engaged. We have not had an accident. The MDX seat is not compatible with the RDX. Acura says that nothing can be done to rectify the problem. I consider this problem a safety defect.”

NHTSA complaint #11511627, filed 2023-03

“The contact owns a 2021 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11635833, filed 2025-01

“The contact owns a 2021 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11668941, filed 2025-06

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 2021 Acura RDX

Other or unknown
31 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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