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2003 Acura RSX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 component31
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 29 |
| Power train | 8 | 26 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 10 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
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
- Air bags
“The srs light just turned on in my vehicle. There was a recall for this same problem sometime in 2012 or 2013.”
- Air bags
“2003 acura rsx. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld *js”
- Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns 2003 acura rsx. The contact stated that the vehicle spontaneously accelerated without warning. The only way the contact could stop the failure was by shifting into park and braking.”
Other Acura RSX model years
- 20062 recalls24 complaints
- 20050 recalls32 complaints
- 20040 recalls17 complaints
- 20030 recalls25 complaints
- 20020 recalls76 complaints
Other Acura models
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- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
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- 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
2003 Acura RSX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Acura RSX have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Acura RSX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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