2021 Acura RDX Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2021 Acura RDX Recalls
The 2021 Acura RDX has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Acura dealership.
If you own a 2021 Acura RDX, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Acura. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2021 Acura RDX recall repaired, contact your nearest Acura dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Acura RDX has a total of 31 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Acura RDX recalls →
2021 Acura RDX Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2021 Acura RDX have?
The 2021 Acura RDX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2021 Acura RDX recalls?
The 2021 Acura RDX recalls affect the following components: POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS.
Are 2021 Acura RDX recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Acura dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2021 Acura RDX has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.