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2021 Acura RDX

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

9.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,069

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026251 · manufacturer campaign HQ62-70/AM96-AN00

21 May 2026

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2017–2020, 2022–2024 · RDX 2021 · TLX 2018–2021 · Accord 2018–2022 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-059. If the weight sensor fails, the SRS warning light would turn on in the instrument panel.

Why it matters

An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front seat weight sensor.

12,371 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024059

1 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: MDX 2020, 2022 · RDX 2020–2021 · TLX 2020–2021 · Accord 2020–2021 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. Note: If the weight sensor fails, the SRS warning light would turn on in the instrument panel.

Why it matters

An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an inspection if the SRS warning light is on. If the SRS warning light is on due to a faulty weight sensor, the weight sensor will be replaced. When repair parts are available, Honda will send you a second letter. They will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front seat weight sensor.

66,846 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2021731 · manufacturer campaign AM12

3 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: RDX 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left-front axle shaft was not properly heat-treated. As a result, the axle shaft could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Acura will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the left-front axle shaft.

57 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 40% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
232 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Acura RDX. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Acura RDX get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Acura RDX at 9.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 232 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Acura RDX for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,069 in fuel, producing roughly 4,574 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.