2007 Acura RDX Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 22 of 53 total complaints on the 2007 Acura RDX (42%), the highest share of any category that year. Owners most often report non-deployment in crashes and long delays getting the Takata inflator recall repair completed. NHTSA lists two related recall campaigns for this component.
- Airbags complaints
- 22
- 42% of 53 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 53
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 99,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including a side impact with a semi truck at 30 mph.
- Some owners reported airbags deploying in a minor fender-bender and causing injury instead of preventing it.
- Multiple owners described being stuck waiting months for replacement Takata inflators after recall 16V061000, with dealers reporting parts unavailable.
- One owner noted a clicking sound from behind the steering wheel along with an airbag warning light returning months after a recall repair.
- A vehicle that stalled and was rear-ended reported the airbags did not deploy in the resulting chain-reaction crash.
When 2007 Acura RDX airbag complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2010, latest Mar 4, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2007 Acura RDX
- NHTSA 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Airbags1,101,534 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
- NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Airbags complaints by RDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2007 Acura RDX?
- NHTSA lists 22 airbag complaints out of 53 total complaints for the 2007 RDX, making airbags 42% of all reported problems, the largest single category for this year.
- Is there a recall for the 2007 Acura RDX airbags?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two related recall campaigns: 19V182000, covering replacement of the driver's airbag inflator, and 16V061000, the Takata inflator recall.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA's complaint data for this component shows 4 crashes and 6 injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2007 RDX, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2007 RDX is 99,500 miles.
- What specifically do owners report about the airbags?
- Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during a crash and long waits for Takata recall parts, with some describing dashboard warning lights and clicking sounds from the steering column.