2013 Acura RDX airbag problems

AIR BAGS

NHTSA Safety Complaint – Acura RDX Driver-Side Airbag Module Availability Vehicle: 2013 Acura RDX VIN: [XXX] Component: Driver-Side Airbag Module Part Number: 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD My 2013 Acura RDX was vandalized in January 2026, and the driver-side airbag module was stolen. My mechanic contacted Rallye Acura to obtain the required replacement OEM part. The required component is the Driver Side Air Bag Module, Part No. 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD. The replacement part was ordered, but it has remained on critical back order for more than six months. Acura opened Case No. XXX; however, despite repeated communications, Acura has been unable to provide any estimated availability date or a timeline for resolution. Because this is a safety-critical component, the vehicle cannot legally be driven without the required airbag module. As a result, my vehicle has remained unusable for more than six months while I continue to incur insurance and ownership costs. I have repeatedly contacted Acura regarding this matter, including escalating the issue directly to the President and CEO of American Honda Motor Co. Despite this escalation, I continue to receive the same response that there is no estimated availability date for the part. I have also found similar complaints from other Acura RDX owners involving the same driver-side airbag module and the same part number, reporting prolonged delays and critical back-order status. I am concerned that owners of affected Acura RDX vehicles are unable to obtain a critical safety component within a reasonable timeframe. I request that NHTSA review whether this represents a broader safety-related issue involving the availability of replacement driver-side airbag modules for these vehicles. Thank you for reviewing this complaint. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11751750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

I have a code on my Acura regarding the driver side airbag. The code is 11-10, covered under service bulletin: 18-020, noting defects in the driver side air bag module. I brought my vehicle in to Hall Acura in November 2025 where this was officially diagnosed and a order was placed for a part on back order (Part Number: 77810-tx4-a40za). To this date, the part continues to be on "critical back order". I have escalated this to Honda Corporation and opened up a case with their office (Case Number: XXX). I receive weekly emails stating that they are working on this but the part is still on critical back order. I have pushed to escalate this further and they state this is all that can be done. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11735888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA complaint #11607326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

CONCERN OF 'CHECK AIRBAG' LIGHT COMING UP SINCE I HAVE TWO CHILDREN TO TRANSPORT EVERY DAY.

NHTSA complaint #11221536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

STILL AWAITING REPAIR FOR RECALL. HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, BUT WITH NO REMEDY IN SIGHT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! WE NOW HAVE 2 VEHICLES WITH THE SAME AIRBAG RECALL, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD BASICALLY THAT THEY ARE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10946762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

"TAKATA RECALL" - REC'D RECALL NOTICE MARCH 2016 FROM ACURA INDICATING AIRBAGS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE SUMMER 2016. CALLED MACCHURCHILL ACURA DEALER JULY 20, 2016 TO SCHEDULE APPT AND ADVISED THEY WOULD PLACE AN ORDER FOR AIRBAG BUT TAKES 3 TO 6 MONTHS TO RECEIVE. OBVIOUSLY AIRBAGS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS THEIR MARCH LETTER INDICATED. AS OF THIS DATE, OCT 13, 2016, AN AIRBAG STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND I AM FORCED TO DRIVE WITH A POSSIBLE DEADLY AIRBAG. THEIR OFFER OF RENTAL DOES NOT QUALIFY AS AN ACCEPTABLE REPLACEMENT. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH ACURA'S HANDLING OF MY AIRBAG AND CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TIME TABLE FOR ANY SUCH RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR PRESSURE YOU CAN PROVIDE ON GETTING AN AIRBAG FOR MY CAR. THANK YOU, [XXX] (ACURA'S SAFETY RECALL: CAMPAIGN #JY2 / SERVICE BULLETIN # 16-010) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10915697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10914073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

I GOT AN AIR BAG RECALL NOTICE FROM MARCH 2016 THAT STATED MY AIR BAG WOULD BE REPLACED BY SUMMER OF 2016. STILL NOT REPLACED.

NHTSA complaint #10914132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/01/16*LJ UPDATED 12/05/16.

NHTSA complaint #10908168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

2013 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

NHTSA complaint #10906574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

I HAVE A 2013 ACURA RDX. I WAS NOTIFIED SOMETIME BETWEEN APRIL AND JUNE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS GOING TO RECALLED TO REPLACE ONE OR MORE AIR BAGS. I HAVE TRIED A NUMBER OF TIMES SINCE THEN TO REQUEST THE REPLACEMENT BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE BECAUSE I AM ON BLOOD THINNER AND AN INJURY FROM A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG COULD EASILY BE LIFE THREATENING TO ME. I AM TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE TO HELP ME GET THIS REPLACEMENT SINCE ACURA DOES NOT SEEM INTERESTED. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE. MY NAME IS [XXX], MY ADDRESS IS [XXX], AND MY PHONE IS[XXX]OR [XXX]. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10907388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED SINCE FEBRUARY 2016 (7 MONTHS AGO), BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I AM NOT CONFIDENT THAT MY CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #10904967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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.

NHTSA complaint #10904981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10903770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

2013 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL. *SMD

NHTSA complaint #10897773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10898929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10898611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 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. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 10/13/16*LJ

NHTSA complaint #10898007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V06100 (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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10897189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

2013 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, THE AIR CONDITION STOPPED WORKING FOR THE THIRD TIME.

NHTSA complaint #10894578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10893555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10893093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON ACURA TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PART SINCE FEBRUARY 12, 2016. WHEN I CHECK ONLINE OR CALL ACURA ALL I GET IS THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. I LIVE IN FLORIDA WITH THE HIGH TEMP AND HUMIDITY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW A PART CANNOT BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR 6 MONTHS.

NHTSA complaint #10891984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10892014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 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.

NHTSA complaint #10888219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 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.

NHTSA complaint #10887836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL SINCE BEING INITALLY NOTIFIED BY ACURA OF HONDA MARCH 2016, I HAVE HAD NO COMMUNICATION NOR REPAIR BY HONDA, DESPITE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALER. DEALER SIMPLY REPEATS THAT HE HAS NOT RECEIVED THE REQUIRED PARTS FROM HONDA/ACURA TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT, DESPITE ACURA'S OWN DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AS BEING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, WITH POSSIBLE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH RESULTING. THE INITIAL NOTIFICATION NOTED THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE SUMMER OF 2016, BUT AS WE NEAR THE END OF JULY, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FROM HONDA/ACURA, THOUGH LONG PAST THE 60 DAYS DESCRIBED AS A 'REASONABLE TIME PERIOD' FOR THE REPAIR.

NHTSA complaint #10885993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL - ACURA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE FAULTY AIRBAG INFLATORS SINCE AT LEAST FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. IT IS NOW JULY AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. AN ACURA DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT ACURA CORPORATE HAS NOT SENT THE PARTS TO THE DEALERS, MEANWHILE HONDA HAS BEEN ACTIVELY REPLACING AIRBAG INFLATORS ON THEIR VEHICLES.

NHTSA complaint #10883491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 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.

NHTSA complaint #10881778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.