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2011 Acura RDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 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 component16
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 63 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 19 |
| Power train | 2 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6 |
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
- Engine and engine cooling
“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”
- Electrical system
“Condensation forms inside the headlights causing the lights not to work.”
- Power train
“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.”
Other Acura RDX model years
- 20153 recalls415 complaints
- 20143 recalls244 complaints
- 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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2011 Acura RDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Acura RDX?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (63%). 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 2011 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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