2013 Acura RDX Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 36 of 162 complaints (22%) filed against the 2013 Acura RDX, with a median failure mileage of 46,200 miles. Two Takata-related recalls (16V061000 and 19V182000) cover this vehicle, and most complaints describe delayed recall parts rather than new failures.
- Airbags complaints
- 36
- 22% of 162
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 46,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report that Takata airbag inflators were flagged for replacement under NHTSA recall 16V061000, but dealers had no parts available for six months or longer.
- Several owners say they were never notified by the dealer about part delays even after contacting Acura multiple times.
- One owner reports the front airbags failed to deploy during a collision with a concrete light post, causing severe vehicle damage and a crash.
- Some owners state they had not experienced an airbag failure themselves but were frustrated by the extended wait for the recall repair.
- A few complaints note that Honda/Acura corporate had not shipped inflator parts to dealers months after owners were first notified of the defect.
When 2013 Acura RDX airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 24, 2016, latest Jul 21, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 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 many airbag complaints does the 2013 Acura RDX have?
- NHTSA lists 36 airbag-related complaints for the 2013 Acura RDX, which is 22% of all 162 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Acura RDX?
- Yes. Two recalls apply: 16V061000 and 19V182000, both covering Takata-related airbag inflator replacement.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 RDX?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 46,200 miles.
- Did the airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and one injury tied to airbag complaints for the 2013 RDX, with no fires reported.
- What did most 2013 RDX owners complain about regarding airbags?
- Most complaints describe long delays getting recall parts for the Takata inflator replacement rather than an airbag failing during use.