8.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,938 miles

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problem #8

Jan 172024

RDX

  • miles
The "airbag is turned off" warning light for the front passenger seat is lit (on) while an adult is sitting in the front passenger with the seat belt latched. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE.. I have reported this to the Acura dealer where I purchased the vehicle and they said since they are unable to repeat the issue they can't do anything about it. In addition, when this issue is occurring the warning light on the dash and the audible bell regarding the seat belt being unlatched while the vehicle is in motion does not come on.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 012019

RDX

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger-??s side air bag off light remained illuminated with a passenger seated in the seat. After restarting the vehicle, the failure would be self-corrected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the passenger-??s side air bag sensor, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was concerned that in a crash the passenger-??s side air bag would not deploy as needed. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #6

Aug 312019

RDX

  • miles
At times, even while driving, the passenger airbag "off light" stays on when a passenger is the front passenger seat, I have taken the Acura Rdx to the dealer 4 times and it has not been fixed. It happens regularly when my wife is the passenger, she weighs 110 pounds. In the Acura owner's guide it says the sensor detector should turn off the "airbag off" indicator when it detects someone over 65 pounds. The only way to get the "airbag off" light off is to turn the engine off and restart the car. This is a major safety issue since the passenger will not be protected when the "airbag off" is indicated. We have provided the dealer with videos of this happening.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 242019

RDX

  • 22,000 miles
Passenger side front airbags turns off randomly while seat is occupied by someone over 100 lbs. This has happened when starting the car or after traveling. It has occurred on any type of road and while the passenger is sitting squarely in the seat and the seat belt is fastened. The car has been in the shop for repairs 3 times and was told they could not duplicate problem and returned car with nothing done. On the third visit the service manager told me that it was a duel sensor and read low than actual weight.

- Sun City West, AZ, USA

problem #4

Oct 182018

RDX

  • 1,000 miles
Since I purchased the vehicle, the passenger airbag light does not always go out even with my wife who weighs 105 lbs is properly seated with seat belt on.vehicle is parked. In order to clear this, I need to turn off vehicle and re-start. This happens on occasion but is not every time. Dealer has checked several times and said they calibrated the seat weight to 65 lbs. My vehicle has been in service at least 4 times for this issue and others that are intermittent. I have several photos and videos of this issue and have currently filed lemon law for this vehicle

- North Port, FL, USA

problem #3

May 042019

RDX

  • 200 miles
I just purchased the vehicle a week ago (4/30/2019) and the passenger air bag off light is malfunctioning. The dealer tells me the light is supposed to be on when no one is sitting on the seat and that the passenger must be above 65 pounds for the light to be turned off, but my mother, who weighs 95 pounds, sat in it last weekend and the light remained. I have a photo and video. Seems like more people are having the same problem, as read in acurazine.com. This happens sporadically. The light isn't on when I start the car with mom sitting on it, then it comes on even when she's applying her weight (95 pounds) on the seat. The car is in the dealership but based on what I've read online it doesn't seem like it gets fixed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 182018

RDX

  • 100 miles
2019 Acura Rdx a spec, has had a repeated issue with the front passenger airbag indicator light coming on when a passenger is in the front seat. Passenger is 120 lb female and the light has repeatedly come on and stays on until the vehicle is stopped with the ignition switch and restarted. This has been a random issue that has been documented with video and shown to the dealership. Dealership has witnessed issue in person while the vehicle was connected to their computer. Acura has replaced the seat frame, weight plate and new sensors along with the supplemental restraint system computer. Despite repeated repairs the issue continues and Acura's position is the vehicle is operating as designed. Dealership service advisers say that in the case of a front end accident while the light is on and airbag off the airbag will not deploy. This is a safety issue that Acura/Honda refuses to address.

- Litchfield Park, AZ, USA

problem #1

Sep 282018

RDX

  • 200 miles
Passenger airbag off light will stay on when there is an adult sitting in passenger seat. This has happened multiple times. I have many pictures and the service manager at the dealership has observed this too. Acura refuses to admit there is a problem even though many people are reporting this same problem on Acura owner websites. No one can guarantee me that the passenger airbag will function correctly if an accident occurs

- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA