Model year
2016 Acura RDX
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2016 Acura RDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), POWER TRAIN (8), ENGINE (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,750, 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
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| RDX 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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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 2016 Acura RDX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.