2007 Acura RDX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2007 Acura RDX. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Certain honda accessory trailer hitches, p/n 08l92-stk-200, manufactured between june 26 and july 8, 2006, and sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 2007 model year acura RDX vehicles. the hitches may have been improperly welded during installation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The hitch may separate from the vehicle while in use which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and inspect and, if necessary, replace the hitch. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact acura client services at 800-382-2238.
Owner complaints
53 complaints7 involved a crash1 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
I saw that there IS a recall for my airbags and was wondering what to do next.
- Air bags · Unknown or other
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- Engine
Engine light comes on after long drives and hot weather. After several inspections by my mechanic, I was told I needed a new turbo. I have 147,000 miles on the car. He told me my car would just stop at some point. IS this really the problem? The engine light IS scary. It happens while driving on the freeway.
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
I purchased this car from a certified dealer in 2016. Multiple times, the vehicle lost its ability to accelerate and maintains its current speed. As it it became sluggish. Yesterday, on my way home from work, the engine stalled suddenly.
- Power train · Suspension · Unknown or other
Vehicle that I bought has known issues with missing rear driving differential bolt, this IS indeed a safety concern. I have had this vehicle for under a year and since I've had it it's had a rattle that I thought was coming from the muffler added put onto a lyft and to my surprise the rear…
Vehicle that I bought has known issues with missing rear driving differential bolt, this IS indeed a safety concern. I have had this vehicle for under a year and since I've had it it's had a rattle that I thought was coming from the muffler added put onto a lyft and to my surprise the rear suspension and differential bolt/machine just so happen to not be there. When driving as car hits small or medium bumps corner only pulls it's also rattles do to this bushing missing.
- Power train
Turbo IS issuing check engine code p2263. *tr
- Engine
When stopped car accelerates on its own.very scary.this has happen more than once.we put the car in park and shut it off fast.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle stability assist applies brakes without driver pressing the brakes
- Air bags
Sold to carmax 4/04/2016 still getting recall notices please remove my name from your list
- Seats
I owned a 2007 acura RDX. Almost one month ago, on aug 29TH, 2018, I was rear-ended on a freeway, while stopped due to traffic. The police report showed the at-fault driver was driving at about 50mph. The impact from this accident broke both the front driver and passenger seatbacks and headrests…
I owned a 2007 acura RDX. Almost one month ago, on aug 29TH, 2018, I was rear-ended on a freeway, while stopped due to traffic. The police report showed the at-fault driver was driving at about 50mph. The impact from this accident broke both the front driver and passenger seatbacks and headrests, where they were almost touching the back seats and we were laying down looking at the roof of the car when the car came to complete stop. I don't think this should have happened and seatbacks should be able to sustained the impact and support our bodies in an accident. The broken seatbacks would have pinned, severely crushed and injured back seats passengers. I'm currently looking for a replacement car, and have a high safety concern on the seats structure with any acura model. I contacted acura to find out that this IS not a common issue, however I did not receive any response at all. I don't know what to do at this point.
- Seat belts
Driver's seat belt often comes unlatched randomly while driving.
- Engine · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I purchased the car in april and I never received my registration, and plates, they had never mentioned to me that the status of the car was salvage. I also wasn't informed they were out of business when I was in process of purchasing my car. Since I purchased the car the check engine light has always been on, and the back of the car IS messed up.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2007 acura RDX. The contact stated that the battery failed while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure began four months ago. The failure mileage was 84,000.
- Air bags
Takata recall I got safety recall from honda in march 2016 and your website shows there IS no fix for this yet. Why?
- Air bags
Need new air bag. When will this happen ? Thanks.
- Air bags
Takata recall. I am 71 years old and have only one car. I am concerned that if there would be an accident (i drive rarely (less than 5000 miles a year) and carefully (no moving violations or accidents in decades) I would be seriously injured. when will my car air bags be replaced. *tr
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 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 manufacturer…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/07/17*lj updated 09/07/2017*js
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/15/17*lj
- Air bags
Letter from congressman king on behalf of constituent re acura RDX air bag recall issues. *smd the consumer stated he was notified in march 2016, of a defect with the air bag and as of october, the parts are still unavailable. *Jb
- Air bags
Takata recall - received a letter dated 3/2016 from acura informing me of a recall on my car for air bag problems, which IS a potentially very dangerous concern. the letter indicated the replacement parts would be available in the summer of 2016. this IS now november and the part IS still not…
Takata recall - received a letter dated 3/2016 from acura informing me of a recall on my car for air bag problems, which IS a potentially very dangerous concern. the letter indicated the replacement parts would be available in the summer of 2016. this IS now november and the part IS still not available. I have called acura client relations twice and my local dealer has attempted twice to obtain the part, all these efforts were without result. in my most recent call to acura the rep could not help and refused to transfer me to a manager for assistance. I would like the part to be made available asap
- Air bags
Takata recall as an owner of a 2007 acura RDX I received a letter on the recall issued. My vehicle was taken in for service on july 1 , 2016. some 3 months later the symptoms that were first noticed have returned. that IS the clicking sound from behind the steering wheel and the airbag…
Takata recall as an owner of a 2007 acura RDX I received a letter on the recall issued. My vehicle was taken in for service on july 1 , 2016. some 3 months later the symptoms that were first noticed have returned. that IS the clicking sound from behind the steering wheel and the airbag notification warning on the dash. I contacted ed voyles acura who performed the repairs for the recall to let them know that I am having the same problems again . Their response was shocking as I was given a convoluted explanation that amounted to the assertion that the symptoms I am experiencing has nothing to do with the recall. The very same issues that alerted me to a problem with the airbag system. it IS obvious that there IS a defect and a very dangerous one at that with the airbag system in my acura RDX which the dealer IS insinuating that any repairs done will be at my expense. In my opinion this IS not right nor fair and the issue remains unresolved. *tr
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura RDX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Takata recall - I have been calling my local dealership regularly since I received the recall in march 2016. It IS now september and they still have no idea when the part will be available. This IS way beyond the "reasonable period of time" of 60 days. I am beyond upset about this as this vehicle…
Takata recall - I have been calling my local dealership regularly since I received the recall in march 2016. It IS now september and they still have no idea when the part will be available. This IS way beyond the "reasonable period of time" of 60 days. I am beyond upset about this as this vehicle IS driven by my daughter. I was told initially by the dealership that a rental really wasn't necessary despite continued warnings. What IS the quickest way to get this recall remedied??
- Air bags
Takata recall when will my remedy be ready??
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237044Service 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
- 10213560Dealer 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.
- 10211608Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10211079Service 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.
- 10208848Service 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.
- 10207004ServiceNews 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.
- 10169499Service 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.
- 10141150Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10139586Service 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.
- 10139576Dealer 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 driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
- 10129814Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129519Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129495Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.
- 10129468Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part)from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10129431Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.
- 10116789Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116788Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
- 10116782Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116768Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
- 10116767Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
- 10116763Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116762Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10116761Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
- 10115221Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
- 10106701Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
- 10106700"Dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura IS putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced january 29, 2016 (service bulletin 16-010). Although were still building the systems to administer these programs, we wanted to share with you the program details as soon as they were finalized to put you in a better position to assist clients."
- 10106699"Dealer message - weve been working to address the questions and concerns weve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to the driver airbag inflator stop sale and safety recall we announced this week. Thank you for your feedback; it has helped us better understand what american honda can do to assist you and our customers during this recall."
- 10106698"Dealer message - on friday, january 29TH, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. This recall IS due to the takata driver's side airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization resulting in a rupture. At this time, were working to identify the root cause, but we do know that exposure to high temperatures and high humidity IS a contributing factor."
- 10106695Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
- 10100462Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10099510"Stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 02.19.16"
- 10099509Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
- 10099508Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
- 10099507Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
- 10099472Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith IS in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators. Please let us know if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a dvd or thumb drive.
- 10099422Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith IS in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators.
- 10088462Dealer message - press release IS available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
- 10088461Dealer message - although vehicles affected by the recent airbag safety recall are not clear at this time, potentially affected vins have been loaded into the system for stop sale purposes.
- 10088457Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the drivers (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material, possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants.
- 10088369"Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. Due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and stop sale order in all regions of the united states and us territories: 2013-16 acura ILX 2007-16 acura RDX 2005-12 acura RL 2009-14 acura TL 2010-13 acura zdx as of today, february 15, 2016, affected vins have been determined and vehicle eligibility can be confirmed through vin status inquiry."
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