2014 Acura RDX air bags problems

“Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding an unresolved airbag system failure in my Acura vehicle, and the lack of a timely or safe remedy despite the issue being acknowledged and covered under a manufacturer warranty extension. The airbag system in my vehicle was first diagnosed as failed in September 2025 by my local mechanic and shortly thereafter confirmed by an authorized Acura dealership. The defective component (part number 77810TX4-A40ZA) is currently on backorder and has been unavailable for several months. I have been placed on a priority waitlist, but no estimated timeline for repair has been provided. This issue is particularly concerning because it directly affects the vehicle’s safety systems. I have effectively been driving a vehicle without functioning airbags since the initial diagnosis. Despite the clear safety risk, Acura has not provided an adequate interim solution. Given the seriousness of the issue, I recently requested a loaner vehicle from Acura so that I would not have to continue operating an unsafe vehicle. This request was denied, and I was informed that I am not…”

“My 2014 RDX does not show to have an open recall based on my VIN but I am receiving an airbag warning and the make and model of my vehicle is included in the recall. I called the dealer where I purchased the vehicle and they said they don't have to honor the recall to replace the airbags. When I look up the warning message, my safety could be in jeopardy and this is my only vehicle. Please confirm who to contact or what options I have to pursue this complaint since the dealership confirms they did not perform a replacement of the airbags before I purchased this vehicle and I have never received a notice to replace the airbags in my 2014 RDX.”

“TAKATA RECALL ACURA RDX 2014 WAS NOTIFIED OF DEFECTIVE PART AND RECALL ISSUE BY ACURA DEALER SHIP, THEY STATED IT WOULD BE SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS TILL PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND THOSE THAT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THEIR CAR INSTEAD OF A RENTAL OR PARKING IT DUE TO RISK WOULD BE FIRST TO GET PARTS. ELECTED TO KEEP DRIVING AT THE TIME. NOW IT HAS BEEN EIGHT MONTHS LATER DEC 2016 I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED FURTHER. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER I ONLY GET ANOTHER OFFER FOR A RENTAL CAR. I STILL HAVE TO PAY FULL PRICE ON MY LEASE. *TR”

“"TAKATA RECALL". THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO ACURA RDX 2014 THAT I OWN. ACURA ISSUED A RECALL BACK IN MARCH 2016 BUT THEY HAVE SHOWED LITTLE TO NO WILLINGNESS TO SERVICE THE RECALL. EVEN AFTER 8 MONTHS FROM THE NOTICE THEY HAVEN'T SERVICED THE PART. LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK. THIS IS A CALLOUS BEHAVIOR ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY. HONDA IS SHOWING NO RESPECT OR CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING LIFE OF FAMILIES AT RISK. I WOULD SUGGEST STERN ACTION AGAINST THE FIRM AND THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO COMPENSATE US FOR OUR TIME.”

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 11/03/16 *BF”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 11/04/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEW DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS INSTALLED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2016. UPDATED 11/17/16.*JB”