general problems of the 2020 Acura RDX

Since we bought the vehicle in 2019, the passenger-side seat sensor didn't always go off when occupied. We asked the dealership to check it out in 2020 or 2021, however, due to the problem being inconsistent it couldn't be fixed. The inconsistency of the seat sensor has continued though the years, but lately, it has become more frequent. I am the usual occupant on the passenger side and I weigh 113 lbs. I recently spoke with the dealer service department after I saw the recall; however, the recall does not apply to our VIN.

My wife weighs about 125 pounds. When she sits in the front passenger seat of this car, often (but not always) an indicator will light up on the dashboard, saying "passenger air bag off. " even if she shifts around in the seat or bounces up and down, the indicator light will stay on. I have taken the car to my local Acura dealer twice, asking that this problem be diagnosed and fixed. The first time their service technician reported "no issues at this time. Unable to duplicate concern at this time. " the second time (today), the technician reported that he had "checked system for codes, no codes in system. Light will go on and off if passenger moves around in seat. " I remain quite concerned that this un-repaired problem is a significant safety issue, as the indicator light appears to be saying that the airbag won't deploy in a collision.

Upon entering the cross driveway at a mall parking lot, car suddenly veered right, accelerating & unresponsive to stepping on brakes pedal, steering wheel locked, gear buttons did not respond, seat belts tightened, but air bags did not deploy. Speed was slowed when car ran over a large rock and crashed into the wall of small store front. I, the driver, have not been in any accidents, had not taken any medication of any sort.

(1) passenger airbag periodically turns off when seat is occupied. This surfaces major safety concerns. (2) technology package - apple car play turns black and disconnects often. As someone working from their car, this needs to stay connected in order to avoid safety concerns of needing to look down at my phone.

I purchased a new 2020 Acura Rdx in January of 2020. Very soon my wife and I noticed that from time to time when she was seated in the front passenger seat, the "air bag off" light would remain illuminated. I would then turn the car off and generally, upon restarting the cat, the light would extinguish as designed, indicating that the airbag was armed and ready to protect my wife in the event of a crash. Sometimes restarting the car would not resolve this issue and repeated restarting would be required. I took my vehicle into the dealership and after inspection I was told that the system was working as designed. I have photos and videos of the issue occurring but the dealership could not duplicate the problem. I have taken the vehicle back at least three times with the same result. I have contacted Acura corporation who basically told me to go back to the dealership. They demonstrate no interest in my issue. I have since found several others with the same issue who have posted their issue on the web. I have also noted that when the light remains on, the vehicle will not warn the passenger that their seatbelt is not fastened.