The SRS warning light has been on for over a year. We had the 2 recalls 2016 & 2019 driver's side airbag repaired at acura of dayton in october 2019, and they reset the warning light. It came back on within a few days. The code is 31-21 increased resistance l/s airbag inflator. I've also been told the airbag won't deploy if there is an accident. Please recall these, as I see other complaints.
2008 Acura RDX: airbag warning light
5 of the 33 complaints about the 2008 Acura RDX describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 97,464
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 36 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
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What owners say
Takata recall my 2008 acura rdx was a part of the takata air bag inflator recall and was apparently repaired on january 20th of 2017. However, the SRS light came on in my 2008 acura rdx on 7/27/2018 when my vehicle was stationary as I started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the acura dealership in wexford, pa on 8/4/18, and they informed me that my passenger side airbag inflator was open causing the SRS system to default (code #32-21). Meaning that my airbag safety system will not function properly, due to the faulty airbag inflator. This is a major safety concern, and I would like this to be resolved by a follow up recall for the passenger side air bag inflators for all cars affected by the takata airbag inflator recall. To my understanding, when my drivers side airbag inflator was replaced/repaired back in 2017, they replaced the passenger side airbag inflator as well. So I would just like to make sure that I can get this faulty system replaced through a recall of both airbag inflators for the 2008 acura rdx (both meaning: driver's and passenger's side air bag inflators). Please see attached invoice. Thank you for your time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. The contact received a recall repair associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated after the repair was performed. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,877.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rdx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the air bag harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and...
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- Dealer message
- Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
- Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall...
- Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that...
- Dealer message
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
Questions about the 2008 Acura RDX airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Acura RDX?
5 of 33 owner complaints about the 2008 Acura RDX (15%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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There are 2 recalls and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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