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Acura RDX 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Acura RDX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

162Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags36 complaints

36 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V061000, 19V182000.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V143000.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V143000Reported April 15, 2013 - 204,169 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 204,169 vehicles across all affected models.

16V061000Reported February 3, 2016 - 2,232,187 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,232,187 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20122
20134
20147
20153
201632
20176
20183
20195
20203
202110
202221
202325
202423
202510
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.