Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Acura RSX has 2 recalls, 24 complaints.
2
Recalls
24
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
06V270000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN...
13V246000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006;...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Acura RSX 2-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | SEATS | Excessive wear on front seats recliner brace/bar. This causes unintended excessive movement/rocking ... |
| Apr 18, 2021 | STRUCTURE | THE HOOD LATCH IS SEPARATING FROM THE THE BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THIS OCCURRED WHILE ATTEMP... |
| Aug 1, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2006 ACURA RSX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VACUUM LEAK WITHIN BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL NOTICE AND UN... |
| May 2, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | WATER LEAKS IN TO THE TRUNK (WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS KEPT).IT PUDDLES AND CAUSES RUST AND MOLD. IT C... |
| Jul 2, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | ACURA RSX 2002 TO 2006 OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED A FLOOD IN THEIR REAR TIRE WELL, CAUSING TAIL LIGHTS,... |
| Feb 20, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN SHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR FROM 2ND OR 4TH IN MY 2006 RSX TYPE S, THE GEAR WILL GRIND, EXTRA FORCE WI... |
| May 3, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | ACURA 2006 RSX S VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW. WE HAD DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SHIFTING INT... |
| Mar 16, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THERE IS WATER AND CONDENSATION BUILD UP INSIDE THE TAIL LIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED THEM A FEW TIMES A... |
| Dec 18, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1. HAZARDOUS NIGHT DRIVING LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT DUE TO POOR LIGHT SOCKET DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT... |
| Dec 9, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | I OWN A 2006 ACURA RSX. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY YESTERDAY (12/9/09) M... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT REGULARLY. ACURA DEALER HAS REPLACED MY HEADLIGHT 4 TIMES WH... |
| Jun 15, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION DETAILS: WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSIO... |
| Dec 7, 2007 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG FAILURE TO DEPLOY IN A SUBSTANTIAL PASSENGER DOOR SIDE IMPACT CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHIC... |
| Nov 30, 2007 | AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RSX. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A CRASH AT 65 MPH. THE ... |
| Nov 15, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DURING THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE NOTED WATER ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS ON MY 2006 ACURA ... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | PARKING BRAKE | PURCHASED CAR ON JULY 31, 2006 AND DROVE CAR DIRECTLY HOME. OVERNIGHT, PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND CAR... |
| Jul 20, 2006 | SUSPENSION | FIRST STARTED HEARING A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN TURNING THE W... |
| Jun 23, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FANS WONT START WHILE IN A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH A/C IN THE OFF POSITION. *TR |
| Apr 24, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. WHEN GOING FROM 3RD TO 2ND IT'S MORE OF A KLU... |
| Mar 22, 2006 | SUSPENSION | WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS, SOUNDS FROM STRUT WILL BE HEARD OR WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY TURNING THE WH... |