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2009 Acura RDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| Feb 3, 201616V061000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V061000
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Owner complaints by component15
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 67 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 13 |
| Wheels | 1 | 7 |
| Visibility | 1 | 7 |
| Power train | 1 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 7 |
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
“I was involved in an accident and upon impact the airbags didn’t deploy although there was a chemical smell that occurred and the check airbag light comes on intermittently.”
- Wheels
“An error message always comes on for "the brake system" & "tire pressure sensors". They become problematic when the temp outside drops to 20 and below.”
- Air bags
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Other Acura RDX model years
- 20133 recalls162 complaints
- 20122 recalls15 complaints
- 20112 recalls16 complaints
- 20102 recalls22 complaints
- 20092 recalls15 complaints
- 20083 recalls33 complaints
- 20072 recalls53 complaints
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2009 Acura RDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Acura RDX. The most recent, 19V182000 (reported March 6, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 Acura RDX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Acura RDX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Acura RDX?
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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