The service and repair manual for the 2012 Acura RDX — the 2.3L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | SH-AWD Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 19 complaints · 37 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 RDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 463
- General Information 1,491
- Accessories & Equipment 1,062
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 113
- Body & Frame 299
- Maintenance 39
- Brakes 253
- Restraints 196
- Drivelines & Axles 107
- Steering 74
- Electrical 1,388
- Suspension 151
- Engine Mechanical 283
- Transmission 273
- Engine Performance 844
- Front 328
- Rear (AWD) 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 RDX
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 19 complaints and Acura has issued 37 technical service bulletins for the 2012 RDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 RDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 RDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 across the SH-AWD Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2012 RDX problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 RDX, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2012 RDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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