https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/ac...ar-windshield/

Acura and its parent company Honda are being sued by American owners of the Acura RDX over a flaw that could allegedly cause the glass in the tailgate window to shatter spontaneously, and without warning.

With complaints relating to this issue stretching back to 2020, plaintiffs in this proposed class action are seeking damages on behalf of everyone who purchased a 2019-2023 Acura RDX with a defective rear window.

In the suit, filed by the law firm Tycko & Zavareei LLP, the plaintiffs allege that a defective rear windshield electrical defroster unit is at the root of the issue causing the windows to shatter suddenly. They claim that the glass can break whether the crossover is on or off, in motion or sat still.

A video, posted by YouTuber Jon Onyx, shows that the glass can break for seemingly no reason. The owner of the vehicle in question can be seen parked in a lot, on his phone, when the window goes from whole to a mosaic with millions of cracks in an instant.

As can be seen from the occupant’s reaction, the spontaneous nature of the shattering can be quite startling. Plaintiffs allege that the sound that accompanies the breakage is similar to the sound of an automotive collision or a gun shot, which could startle drivers, and increase the risk of an accident occurring.

Consumer complaints relating to this issue date back to 2020 on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. There, one customer reported that their “tailgate window shattered with no force or impact to the vehicle and had to replace it with my insurance.”

We have reached out to Acura for comment on this matter and will update this story when we hear back.

The plaintiffs claim that this issue amounts to a breach of implied warranty, and assert that it is a violation of Alabama’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act. On behalf of the class and subclass of buyers, they are seeking “damages and equitable relief”

 

It doesn't indicate in the article how you sign up to participate in the class action. Also what about Canadians?

 

They have to get it recalled rather than waiting for it to pop. Same for limp mode, its still not a recall

 

???? Mine exploded and I had it replaced under warranty

 

This was set a big precedent as this is not just an Acura "problem" but a general problem with all SUV rear glass. Google "xxxxx suv rear window shattered" and you will find plenty on almost every one.

 

its BS, Acura has updated part number, there was a manufacturing defect that is now resolved in newer glass.
They are being cheap and dont want to make a recall

 

This happened on my 2019, just completely randomly while it was parked and not moving. Everyone looked at me like I had 2 heads when I said there was no event. I thought it was just an expansion thing with the extreme cold we were having. Thankfully had insurance, but still paid $100 deductible. Now I have a 2022 and am waiting for the same to happen.