2021 Acura RDX recalls and problems
The 2021 Acura RDX has 3 safety recalls and 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Acura dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Acura RDX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Acura RDX recalls
Recall 26V-332: Air Bags
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall 24V-064: Air Bags
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Recall 21V-939: Power Train
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
2021 Acura RDX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 31 | |
| Engine | 24 | |
| Service Brakes | 15 | |
| Power Train | 13 | |
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Structure | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Seats | 6 | |
| Visibility | 5 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 9
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 5
- Visibility › Windshield — 3
- Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2021 Acura RDX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Acura RDX years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Acura RDX: 26V-332 (air bags), 24V-064 (air bags), 21V-939 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Acura RDX?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (31 reports), followed by engine (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.
Are Acura recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.