How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Acura RDX have?

NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2014 Acura RDX, which is 17% of the 242 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Acura RDX?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 19V182000 and 16V061000, both covering Takata airbag inflators, including the driver's airbag inflator replacement.

Did the 2014 Acura RDX airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?

No. The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the airbag complaints for this year.

At what mileage did airbag problems typically occur on the 2014 RDX?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 20,000 miles.

What did most 2014 RDX owners complain about regarding airbags?

Most complaints describe delays and part shortages in completing the Takata airbag inflator recall repair rather than an actual airbag failure.

2014 Acura RDX Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2014 Acura RDX, 17% of that year's 242 total complaints. Two related recalls cover Takata airbag inflators. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this data.

Airbags complaints: 41; 17% of 242
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report receiving Takata recall notice 16V061000 for the driver's airbag inflator but say replacement parts were unavailable for months with no estimated repair date.
Some owners say dealers could not provide a loaner vehicle while waiting for the recall part, leaving them without a usable car.
One owner reports the airbags deployed unexpectedly while parking, with no impact involved, at 45,000 miles; the vehicle was towed and left unrepaired.
A few owners describe dealers as unresponsive to repeated requests to schedule the airbag recall repair.
One complaint states a dealer used the open recall as leverage to push a new vehicle purchase instead of completing the repair.

When 2014 Acura RDX airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2016, latest Apr 28, 2026.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2016 (12).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 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.

201013 (59%)
201110 (63%)
20126 (40%)
201336 (22%)
201441 (17%)
201533 (8%)
20162 (5%)
20173 (4%)
20183 (4%)
201911 (3%)
20206 (2%)
202111 (10%)
20222 (6%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (9%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Acura RDX have?: NHTSA lists 41 airbag complaints for the 2014 Acura RDX, which is 17% of the 242 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Acura RDX?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 19V182000 and 16V061000, both covering Takata airbag inflators, including the driver's airbag inflator replacement.
Did the 2014 Acura RDX airbag issue cause any crashes or injuries?: No. The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the airbag complaints for this year.
At what mileage did airbag problems typically occur on the 2014 RDX?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 20,000 miles.
What did most 2014 RDX owners complain about regarding airbags?: Most complaints describe delays and part shortages in completing the Takata airbag inflator recall repair rather than an actual airbag failure.