NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Acura RDX 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 53 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2007 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 19V182000 · 06 Mar 2019
Problem: 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.
Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 16V061000 · 03 Feb 2016
Problem: 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.
Trailer hitchesCampaign 06E096000 · 20 Nov 2006
Problem: Certain honda accessory trailer hitches, p/n 08l92-stk-200, manufactured between june 26 and july 8, 2006, and sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 2007 model year acura rdx vehicles. The hitches may have been improperly welded during installation.
Risk: The hitch may separate from the vehicle while in use which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and inspect and, if necessary, replace the hitch. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact acura client services at 800-382-2238.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Air bags21 · 52%
Vehicle speed control6 · 15%
Engine4 · 10%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Visibility/wiper3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Structure2 · 5%
Service brakes2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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201612
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20205
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From owner complaints
The windshield wipers do not work properly, irrespective of your speed or timing selection. This is now constant as they will not shut off. The wiper speed is fast and when it does intermittently stop, it stops in the middle of the drivers view and cannot be moved. This presents a safety issue as the driver is…
Nmero de retiro del fabricantejy2 nmero de retirada de nhtsa16v-061 estado de recuperacinrecordar incompleto nmero de retiro del fabricantep29 nmero de retirada de nhtsa06e-096 estado de recuperacinrecordar incompleto
I purchased the car in april and i never received my registration, and plates, they had never mentioned to me that the status of the car was salvage. I also wasn't informed they were out of business when i was in process of purchasing my car. Since i purchased the car the check engine light has always been on, and the…
Letter from congressman king on behalf of constituent re acura rdx air bag recall issues. *smd the consumer stated he was notified in march 2016, of a defect with the air bag and as of october, the parts are still unavailable. *jb
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.