Model year
2011 Acura RDX
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2011 Acura RDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 33 complaints
- 2009 15 complaints
- 2010 22 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 15 complaints
- 2013 162 complaints
- 2014 244 complaints
- 2015 415 complaints
- 2016 41 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 77 complaints
- 2019 440 complaints
- 2020 348 complaints
- 2021 116 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
19V182000 · Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid,…
16V061000 · Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014…
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| RDX 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S5) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Acura RDX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.