Does the 2010 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Acura RDX, the most recent reported on March 6, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura RDX?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2010 Acura RDX complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Acura RDX recalls and problems

2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Acura RDX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Acura RDX recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V182000 · reported March 6, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · reported February 3, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,232,187 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags13
Electrical system2
Engine2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train2
Seat belts2
Engine and engine cooling1
Seats1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 28, 2019 · Power train · 140,000 miles
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 17603, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT…

Aug 12, 2019 · Air bags · 60 miles
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 METRO ACURA IN MONTCLAIR, CA FOR THE…

Feb 15, 2019 · Power train · 85,000 miles
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, [phone removed]) AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE…

Oct 18, 2017 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…

Oct 6, 2017 · Electrical system · 67,000 miles · fire reported
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 RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED…

RDX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	2	53	7	1
2008	3	33	1	0
2009	2	15	1	0
2010	2	22	1	2
2011	2	16	1	0
2012	2	15	0	0
2013	3	162	6	2

Across all years, the 2019 RDX has the most complaints (440). All Acura RDX years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Acura RDX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Acura RDX, the most recent reported on March 6, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura RDX?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2010 Acura RDX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 28, 2019.