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Acura Rdx warranty claim denied?

551 manufacturer communications on file 11 warranty extensions / campaigns 2007–2024 model years covered

If your Acura RDX warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. NHTSA records show 551 manufacturer communications filed for the RDX across model years 2007–2024, including 11 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover documented issues such as airbag inflator class-action settlements and a MOST bus network connection problem on certain 2019 models that caused audio popping, backup camera display faults, and related electrical symptoms.

When a manufacturer has already acknowledged a defect pattern through a service bulletin or warranty extension, a denied claim tied to similar symptoms can sometimes be reconsidered, especially when the denial is challenged with the right documentation and clear reference to the manufacturer's own communications. Dealers don't always connect a customer's specific complaint to these broader campaigns, which is where many valid claims get overlooked.

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What Acura has documented for the Rdx

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-04-08 · B18-020 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2021-05-10 · BPOC05102021 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - On February 18, 2021, American Honda announced a warranty extension for certain 2019-2020 RDX vehicles. This warranty extension covers communication issues in the...
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2021-04-23 · ONLF9O04232021 Warranty extension
"Owner Notification Letter - Please be advised that there was a printing error in a letter you recently received regarding the above-mentioned warranty extension. Acura is adding a...
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2021-04-22 · ONLF9O04222021 Warranty extension
"Owner Notification Letter - On some 2019 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following: - A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank displ...
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2021-04-05 · ONLF9O04052021 Warranty extension
"Owner Notification Letter - On some 2019 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following: -A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank displa...
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2021-02-18 · BBOM02182021 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2021, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2019-20 RDX vehicles. This warranty extension covers communication issues in the MOS...
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2020-03-10 · B20-006 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-06-15 · B18-028 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-15 · B18-029 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-31 · B18-021 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901 Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2024-11-13 · BTI&11132024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 RDXs and TLXs with a client complaint of the "Emissions System Warning" Malfunction Indicator Li...
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2024-10-24 · BTI&10242024903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 RDXs and TLXs with a client complaint of the "Emissions System Warning" Malfunction Indicator Li...
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2024-09-18 · ONL6M309172024
Owner Notification Letter - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-...
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2024-07-30 · B24-045
Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented...
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2024-07-30 · BBOM07302024902
Dealer Message - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the Media Oriented Sy...
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2024-07-13 · B19-053
Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C (50...
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2024-03-27 · B23-010
Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.
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2024-03-12 · B20-053
Service Bulletin - The MIL is flashing with a loss of power. This is most common in hot, humid regions, or after a period of rainfall. Humid air within the intake passage may conde...
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2024-03-10 · BTI&03102024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand th...
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2024-02-26 · B23-029
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity...
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2024-02-15 · B20-025
Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing a squeaking or creaking from the front suspension area when going over bumps or rough roads due to rubber in the right or left lower c...
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2024-02-15 · BTI&02152024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2024 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of thi...
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2024-02-15 · BTI&02152024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand th...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-02-01 · BTI&02012024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand th...
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Common questions

Why was my Acura RDX warranty claim denied if the manufacturer has issued bulletins about similar problems?
Dealers process claims based on the specific paperwork and diagnosis submitted, and they don't always cross-reference a customer's complaint against every service bulletin or warranty extension on file. If your symptoms match a documented issue, such as the MOST bus network problem or an airbag inflator campaign, that connection may not have been made during the initial review.
Can a denied warranty claim be reopened or appealed?
Many denials can be reconsidered when additional documentation, repair history, or reference to manufacturer-issued bulletins is presented. Outcomes depend on your specific vehicle, mileage, and the nature of the defect, so there's no guaranteed result. A review of your denial letter and service records is generally the first step in determining what options exist.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my RDX?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued notice that lengthens coverage for a specific, documented defect beyond the original warranty period, often tied to a particular model year range or component. Whether one applies to your RDX depends on your vehicle's model year and the specific issue you experienced, which is why comparing your situation against the filed bulletins matters.
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