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2013 Acura RDX recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2013 Acura RDX, newest first.

3 recalls on record for the 2013 Acura RDX. The most recent was on March 6, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 162 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (2), power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Acura or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

162 complaints about the 2013 Acura RDX were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 injuries.

Exterior Lighting89
Air Bags36recall on record
Visibility/Wiper8
Electrical System7
Power Train7recall on record
Suspension6

The headlight housings on this generation of 2013 Acura MDXs completely fail due to a design flaw that causes the housing to overheat and dim the lights to a dangerous level. At night, you would be safer if you were…
June 7, 2026 · Exterior Lighting

The headlights do not produce enough light to see the road. Every time the car is driven at night it is extremely dangerous.
Feb. 26, 2026 · Exterior Lighting

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2013 Acura RDX recalls

March 6, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: 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…
Feb. 3, 2016Honda CR-V, CR-Z, Fit and others: 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…
April 15, 2013Honda CR-V, Odyssey; Acura RDX: Automatic transmission Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the…