Model Year Problem Record

Acura RDX 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Acura RDX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

117Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

8Complaints 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.

Unknown Or Other31

Engine23

Brakes16

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9

Vehicle Speed Control7

Seats6

Fuel and Propulsion System5

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.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V939000.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V064000, 26V332000.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 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.

21V939000Reported December 2, 2021 - 279 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 279 vehicles across all affected models.

24V064000Reported February 1, 2024 - 750,114 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 750,114 vehicles across all affected models.

26V332000Reported May 21, 2026 - 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 98,892 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20202

202117

202213

202310

202422

202527

202626

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.