2010 Acura Rdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (12) · Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2019-03-06 · campaign 19V182000 · 1,101,534 vehicles
Defect: Honda (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, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-03 · campaign 16V061000 · 2,232,187 vehicles
Defect: Honda (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 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-02-28 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - warranty extension: customer support program for driver's airbag inflator for 2013-14 ilx hybrid and other listed years and models.
Electrical System 2023-05-17 · B23040A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. this is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. the rollover occurred on january 1, 2022 at 12:00am local time
Equipment 2022-05-02 · BPO05022022901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - american honda is investigating a potential quality concern with rdx accessory cross bar kit. due to this investigation, american honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to american honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2022-04-08 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
Equipment 2022-03-01 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
Electrical System 2022-01-25 · B21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. this issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time. as a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-28 · Power Train · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while shifting gears. the vehicle also jerked violently without warning and shuddered while driving at low speeds. the vehicle was driven to cam automotive (309 harrisburg ave, lancaster, pa 17603, (717) 435-9799), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacture…”
2019-08-12 · Wheels · 60 mi“i purchased a 2010 acura rdx from car zone, located at 18690 van buren blvd i riverside, ca. before the purchase, i addressed the tire pressure air light and the unsteadiness of the vehicle. there was also a recall on the vehicle in which the dealer did not fix. i took the car to metro acura in montclair, ca for the recall on august 5th. i drove 3…”
2019-02-15 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated without warning. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. the contact called mcgrath acura of morton grove (9105 waukegan rd, morton grove, il 60053, (847) 470-2300) and the vehicle was diagnosed, but no failure code was located. the vehicle was not r…”
2017-10-18 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was taken to boardwalk acura (6806 tilton …”
2017-10-06 · Engine · 67,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and emitted a loud grinding/humming noise from underneath the passenger side of the hood. the contact pulled the vehicle over and placed the vehicle into park in order to restart the vehicle. the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. the …”
2017-10-01 · Engine · 80,000 mi“while driving the engine indicator light came on. i took the car to a reputable garage who informed me that the piece that controls the pressure to the turbo malfunctioned and caused the car to use too much boost. this particular piece could not be replaced and as such, the entire turbo assembly needed replacement. the car only has 80k miles and…”
2017-04-12 · Air Bags“2010 acura rdx. consumer writes requesting additional information on safety recall regarding airbag inflator replacement. *ld updated 04/21/2017*js…”
2017-01-20 · Air Bags“takata recall hello, now my acura in moscow (russia). how i can to fix this problem. official dealer of honda in moscow has no rights. the mission of akura (acr@ahm.acura.com) is not responding.…”
2017-01-03 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 acura rdx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). 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 contact had not experienced a failure. …”
2016-12-13 · Air Bags · 90,000 mi“takata recall. my daughter's car is register in oh ( with her mom) but she spent 4 years at clemson university in south carolina ( hot climate ) and the next 3 at university of virginia in charlottesville va. so ohio is probably not considered hot and humid, and a lower priority for air bag parts, but my daughter's car has been in a hot humid so…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.