- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Acura RDX Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2011 Acura RDX with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (10) and the electrical system (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2010 has 22 and the 2012 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical RDX year, for its age
#185 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Acura RDX problems
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2011 Acura RDX recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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16 complaints about the 2011 Acura RDX
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Turbo went out at 109230 miles. No warning lamps or anything prior. Unknown on other questions. Just know mil had a turbo go out and ended up being apart of recall
Condensation forms inside the headlights causing the lights not to work.
Tl* the contact contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact stated that the gear shifter lever failed to shift out of gears and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the shifter cable failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (honda of bay county located at 3601 e 15th st panama city, fl 32404) who stated that authorization was needed to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 05970305. No additional assistance was offered. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted numerous times to schedule the recall repair, but they were unresponsive. The dealer failed to respond in a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact stated that while making a turn at an extremely low speed with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into an embankment as the vehicle tilted to the right side. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to revv after it was shifted into the park and neutral position. The vehicle stopped revving after the it was shut off. The air bags failed to...
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deploy. No police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,100.
Low growl, or vibration/shudder starting around 40-50 mph and continues if you go faster or accelerate quickly. Already changed 2 axles and had mounts check and multiple allignments. All open source and forum research point very heavily to torque converter and powerpoint control module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall- I have contacted dealership several times over seven months - they dont have parts to repair the problem. This is a severe safety issue that demands real dates for repair.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall I have contacted dealership twice and they keep telling me they dont have parts to repair the problem. Contacted in april 2016 and august 2016. Is this a saftey issue fro my wife while driving this car?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura rdx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I received a safety recall notice for my car airbags in march of 2016. I have contacted my dealer several time to ask for the replacement required by this recall and still have had no response. Meanwhile, my family and I are driving in what could be a dangerous vehicle.
2011 Acura rdx. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair defective airbag recall. *Smd
Passenger side headlight flickers goes on for some time, then turns off by itself after turn light back off and turning back on they do the same thing over again safety issue at night stationary and in motion
Acura RDX: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 420 | 3 | F |
| 2014 | 245 | 3 | F |
| 2013 | 163 | 3 | D |
| 2012 | 15 | 2 | A |
| 2011 | 16 | 2 | A |
| 2010 | 22 | 2 | A |
| 2009 | 15 | 2 | A |
| 2008 | 33 | 3 | A |
| 2007 | 53 | 3 | C |
2011 Acura RDX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Acura RDX | 16 | 2 | A | |
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 82 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 82 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Acura MDX | 70 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 0 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2011 BMW X3 | 0 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2011 BMW X5 | 0 | 14 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Acura RDX
Does the 2011 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Acura RDX: inflator module (March 2019); inflator module (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura RDX?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (10), electrical system (3), lights (3).
How many complaints has the 2011 Acura RDX had?
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 1, 2015 and the latest on August 31, 2022. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Acura RDX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Acura RDX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Acura RDX years have the most complaints?
2019 (441), 2015 (420), 2020 (352). See every Acura RDX year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Acura RDX has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data