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2002 Acura RSX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 4 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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| May 8, 200606E038000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E038000
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| Mar 13, 200606E023000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E023000
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Owner complaints by component93
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 30 | 32 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 22 |
| Air bags | 14 | 15 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2002 Acura SRX. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold to a friend in a private sale.”
- Steering
“Duralast 12volt battery post are smaller than they should be. It cause the battery terminal to came loose after a hard bump on the road. It resulted in my car losing power steering.”
- Seats
“The contact owns a 2022 Acura RSX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there were holes underneath the front driver’s and passenger’s side seats.”
Other Acura RSX model years
- 20062 recalls24 complaints
- 20050 recalls32 complaints
- 20040 recalls17 complaints
- 20030 recalls25 complaints
- 20020 recalls76 complaints
Other Acura models
- 2002 MDX4 recalls205 complaints
- 2002 TL7 recalls333 complaints
- 2002 RL2 recalls43 complaints
- 2002 CL2 recalls44 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2002 Acura RSX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Acura RSX have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Acura RSX. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 Acura RSX recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 4 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Acura RSX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Acura RSX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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