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2013 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

2

2 current

Combined

10.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,670

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016046

1 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2013–2016 · RDX 2007–2015 · RL 2005–2012 · TL 2009–2014 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect/replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

269,201 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2013114 · manufacturer campaign Honda E-1-13, Acura E-2-13

10 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: RDX 2013 · CR-V 2012–2013 · Odyssey 2012–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake-shift interlock may not function properly at low temperatures. This could allow the transmission gear shift lever to be moved out of the PARK position without depressing the brake pedal. Depending which gear the driver selects, the vehicle could begin to move forward or backward immediately. This movement could result in property damage, or cause the vehicle to strike a bystander, potentially resulting in personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the gear shift assembly stopper.

20,763 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
244 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2013 Acura RDX. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Acura RDX get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Acura RDX at 10.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 244 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Acura RDX for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,670 in fuel, producing roughly 3,979 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 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.