I saw that there is a recall for my airbags and was wondering what to do next.
2007 Acura RDX airbags problems
22 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 117,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 117,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Acura RDX airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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 as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
- 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.
Recall number 19V182000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V061000 · Recall details
What 2007 Acura RDX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Sold to carmax 4/04/2016 still getting recall notices please remove my name from your list
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
Takata recall I got safety recall from honda in march 2016 and your website shows there is no fix for this yet. Why?
Need new air bag. When will this happen ? Thanks.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 acura rdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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
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.
Questions about the 2007 Acura RDX airbags
Does the 2007 Acura RDX have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Acura RDX, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Acura RDX airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 117,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Acura RDX airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 19V182000, 16V061000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura RDX have bad airbags?
The Acura RDX model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (41 complaints), 2013 (36 complaints) and 2015 (33 complaints).
Other 2007 Acura RDX problems
Acceleration 7Electrical 6Brakes 5Engine 5Visibility 5Body 2Seat belts 2Transmission 2Driver assistance 1Fuel system 1Seats 1Steering 1Suspension 1Tires 1
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