NHTSA Recall 21V939000: Driveshaft (power train)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 279 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Acura RDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V939000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | BBY, NBW, OBX |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | December 2, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Safety risk
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V939000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.