2008 Acura RDX Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  113%
• 50k–75k
  113%
• 75k–100k
  338%
• 100k–150k
  338%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Acura RDX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. …

Takata recall was supposedly completed,by dealer awhile ago. Now getting a 'check airbag system' message and 'side airbag off. Understand there are a fair number of complaints re this and wondering if should be covered because safety issue. Someone on a blog said their Honda element similar issue was covered because safety issue. As it is about $1000 repair hoping you can tell me it should be covered.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Acura RDX. The contact received a recall repair associated with NHTSA 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 received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v0610000 (air bags) was received in March of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags) however, the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V061000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Airbag complaints in other RDX years