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Buying a used 2021 Acura RDX? Check these 3 recalls first
Three high-severity recalls apply, and one is specific to this year: driveshafts that may break, shared with the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The other two are the familiar seat sensor items — cracking and unintended airbag deployment. No stop-driving or park-outside instruction attaches to any of them. NHTSA lists 111 unverified complaints with 3 crashes, no fires and 1 injury, spread across unknown/other (30), engine (20), service brakes (16) and power train (13).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the driveshaft recall inspection or replacement was performed on this VIN
- Listen for clunks or vibration pulling away from a stop and under acceleration
- Check brake pedal feel and remaining pad life, and ask about past brake work
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Acura RDX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX and Honda CR-V Hybrid driveshafts may break | Power Train | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
111 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | None found |
| Brakes | 16 | None found |
| Power Train | 13 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 11 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 10 | None found |
| Structure | 10 | None found |