The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V939000·Announced 2021-12-02

2021 Acura RDX Driveshaft Defect May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Honda is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX vehicles because the front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially causing driveshaft failure and sudden loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural driveshaft defect capable of causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk. However, no injuries or accidents have been reported, and the source describes only potential rather than realized harm.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX vehicles. The right or left front driveshaft in these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.

A driveshaft defect can cause a sudden loss of drive power, preventing the vehicle from moving. In some cases, it may also cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule service. Dealers will replace the affected driveshaft at no cost. Notification letters were mailed to owners on January 24, 2022. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA, HONDA RDX, CR-V HYBRID
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
279

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RDX
  • CR-V HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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