2002 Acura RSX: airbag warning light

9 of the 76 complaints about the 2002 Acura RSX describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 12%
typical mileage: 91,136
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

2005
3
2004
1
2003
4
2002
9

What owners say

Filed May 10, 2021 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 227,000 miles · AZ

The light for my air bag is on and the passenger air bag light flickers on too. The cruse control does not work.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 91,136 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the SRS service light illuminated on the instrument panel and the front driver side seat belt would not latch. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the seat belt was replaced. The vehicle was then taken to another independent repair shop where the contact was informed the seat belt would not function in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired for the SRS service light failure. The failure mileage was 91,136 and the current mileage was 92,862.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Airbags, Seat belts · 78,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx. While driving at an unknown speed, the SRS warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the restraint assembly was inoperative. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v166002 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The contact would have to replace the wiring harness for the seat belt assembly at the cost of $500. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer would not assume any responsibility because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/15/08.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Airbags, Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the SRS light illuminated which made the contact concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of an accident. There was a technical service bulletin #637638. The contact expressed this was safety defect. There also has been trouble with switching gears from first to second gear. It made a grinding sound while going into second gear. This problem developed at 12,7000 miles. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer to address either problem.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated the SRS indicator light illuminated causing the air bags to deactivate. There was a service bulletin released by the manufacturer (tsb # 02-015) indicating the failure was due to a faulty occupant position detection sensor unit. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Airbags · 24,000 miles · CT · crash · 2 injuries

Airbag did not deploy in head-on collision at 35 MPH+. After collision, the dealer claims that SRS system is "defective" and needs a new part in order for airbags to deploy properly in the future.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Problems with 2002 acura rsx possible lemon law qualifier. *mr the check engine light had come on. The consumer was told that the 02 oxygen sensor was sensitive and was reset but the problem was more than two occasions. There were problems with the locks/keyless entry, and the passenger side airbag light had come on. *scc

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Airbags · NY

Consumer was in an accident with the vehicle. The air bag did not deploy as it should have. The SRS warning light did come on. The body shop had to replace the computer responsible for the SRS system control which caused the light to illuminate. Consumer was informed by mechanic that there were problems with them.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Airbags · NJ

When vehicle was turned on air bag light would remain on continuously after vehicle has been turned. Had taken vehicle to dealership 7 times for problem, that was not repairable.