Acura · RDX · 2010
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Not Rated
The 2010 Acura RDX has 2 recalls and 22 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: air bags (12 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2010 Acura RDX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 12 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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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, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Remedy Status
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy Status
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
I PURCHASED A 2010 ACURA RDX FROM CAR ZONE, LOCATED AT 18690 VAN BUREN BLVD I RIVERSIDE, CA. BEFORE THE PURCHASE, I ADDRESSED THE TIRE PRESSURE AIR LIGHT AND THE UNSTEADINESS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE DEALER DID NOT FIX. I TOOK THE CAR TO...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE ALSO JERKED VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND SHUDDERED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CAM AUTOMOTIVE (309 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER, PA 1760...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED MCGRATH ACURA OF MORTON GROVE (9105 WAUKEGAN RD, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053, (847) 470-2300) AND THE VEHICLE...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND EMITTED A LOUD GRINDING/HUMMING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IN ORDER TO RE...
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WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE GARAGE WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE PIECE THAT CONTROLS THE PRESSURE TO THE TURBO MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CAR TO USE TOO MUCH BOOST. THIS PARTICULAR PIECE COULD NOT BE REPLACED AND AS SUCH, THE ENT...
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TAKATA RECALL HELLO, NOW MY ACURA IN MOSCOW (RUSSIA). HOW I CAN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. OFFICIAL DEALER OF HONDA IN MOSCOW HAS NO RIGHTS. THE MISSION OF AKURA (ACR@AHM.ACURA.COM) IS NOT RESPONDING.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...
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TAKATA RECALL. MY DAUGHTER'S CAR IS REGISTER IN OH ( WITH HER MOM) BUT SHE SPENT 4 YEARS AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA ( HOT CLIMATE ) AND THE NEXT 3 AT UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA IN CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. SO OHIO IS PROBABLY NOT CONSIDERED HOT AND HUMID, AND A LOWER PRIORI...
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 22 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2010 Acura models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2010 Acura RDX has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 22 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Acura RDX.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 Acura RDX.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 Acura RDX are air bags (12 reports), power train (2 reports), fuel system, gasoline (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2010 Acura RDX. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.