2009 Acura RDX 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Acura RDX 4WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints15

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags10 · 67%

Service brakes2 · 13%

Vehicle speed control1 · 7%

Visibility1 · 7%

Power train1 · 7%

Hydraulic1 · 7%

Wheels1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

2009 acura rdx has uncontrollable acceleration problem. *nj the consumer stated as he was pulling into a parking space, he applied the brake. However, the vehicle continued to accelerate. He pushed harder on the brake, but to no avail. The consumer then switched the gear from drive to neutral and then the vehicle…
Vehicle speed control · Oct 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

A driver and one passenger were traveling down an interstate highway at approx. 70 mph. All windows were closed, the sunroof and sunroof shade were closed. Approx. Outside temperature was 45 degrees fahrenheit, a sunny but cold day, and the inside vehicle temperature was approx. 70 degrees fahrenheit. Out of nowhere,…
Visibility · Oct 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

"takata recall" nothing has happened and that is the problem. I got the recall notice in february 2016 and i just checked and the fix is still not available. I am patient but 9 months seems like too long to have to wait to have a dangerous airbag corrected.
Air bags · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle fails to shift and hits rev limiter stoping all forward momentum. Merging into traffic, this almost caused an accident. This vehicle is marketed as an automatic, but when the car is put in "s", you have to use the shifters to shift, however if you are in even a slight turn, you cannot access the shifters as…
Power train · Jun 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

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.

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