TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,877.
2008 Acura RDX airbags problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. ACURA WAS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG "IN THE SUMMER OF 2016". THE SUMMER IS OVER, BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. I WANT THIS SHRAPNEL BOMB IN MY STEERING WHEEL REPLACED NOW.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOUL…
TAKATA RECALL MY 2008 ACURA RDX WAS A PART OF THE TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL AND WAS APPARENTLY REPAIRED ON JANUARY 20TH OF 2017. HOWEVER, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2008 ACURA RDX ON 7/27/2018 WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AS I STARTED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP IN WEXFORD, PA ON 8/4/18, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR WAS OPEN CAUSIN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V0610000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, CLOSED THE DOOR AND EVERY AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE CONTACTED CORPORATE ACURA CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-382-2238 OPTION 4 AND ACURA ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND DEALER 443-482-3200 AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND AND PUT IN MULTIPLE VOICE MAILS WITH NO CALL BACKS AND I HAVE EXPLAINED MULTIPLE TIMES THAT I HAVE AN ACURA RDX 2008 WITH A RECALLED AIRBAG AND NOONE HAS HELPED ME AS OF 6/9/2016. BACK IN MAY OF 2016, I CALLED ONCE I R…
2008 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOANER VEHICLE ISSUES WHILE DEALERSHIP REPAIRS DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Acura RDX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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