2019 Acura Rdx

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) [XXX] Vehicle Mileage 65,000 Involved (Honda/Acura) dealership Leith Acura - 2300 Capital Summit Ct Details of your (complaint/comment/inquiry)?The first time (approximate date) you noticed this issue. On [XXX] at 17:03, the rear windshield randomly imploded while the car was in the driveway (reference attached video of the event). The National Highway Safety Administration has issued a TSB regarding this issue #: 22-014 (also attached). I called Leith Acura on 11Dec2023 at 07:53. I explained the event to the Service Technician and they reviewed it with their manager. Since my vehicle is outside of the manufacturer's warranty, this is not covered for repair. Acura is viewed as a luxury brand but seems to not be standing behind their vehicles. This is a known and recognized issue by Acura and leaving the repairs, costs, time, and energy of this event with the end user is not what I expected when I purchased a vehicle manufactured by Acura. The first time (approximate date) you visited the dealer for this concern. N/A. I was told that they would not cover this event and directed me to go through my insurance for repair. Never offered to inspect the vehicle or event. The last time (approximate date) you visited the dealer for this concern. See comment above How often does this issue happen within a time frame (e.g., once a month)? First event The name & title of the person(s) assisting you at the dealer. N/A. Was told that they would not cover this event and directed me to go through my insurance for repair. Never offered to inspect the vehicle or event. The reason/explanation provided by the dealer, as to what caused this issue. When I called, I explained the event, stated I had video evidence of no other factors, and brought up the TSB for this issue. What repairs/services have been completed (if any)? Zero What repairs/services have been suggested? Leith Acura advised me to go through my personal insurance INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

Tailgate window shattered spontaneously while parked in our driveway. There was no force or impact to the glass causing this condition. An insurance claim was filed, and the glass was replaced. However, due to the design of the tailgate, we were informed by Safelite, the glass repair company that many of the pieces of glass that fell into the body of the tailgate could not be removed without full removal of the tailgate which is not covered by insurance. The resulting condition is the sound of moving broken glass every time the tailgate opens and closes as well as the tailgate closing button located on the tailgate no longer working. Additionally, at times when closing the tailgate via remote, the tailgate does not fully close.

After leaving work at 5pm on 1/22/24, I entered my car which had been parked since 8am. After I entered the vehicle and closed the driver's side door, the Rear Window shattered. A large whole presented and left shards of glass in the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Thankfully, the car was parked otherwise someone could have been injured if traveling on the roadway. There were no warning lights, the car was not moving, etc. I droved the vehicle approximately a half mile to the Acura dealership and I was told they could not help me, that this is a known issue to Acura and is caused by a faulty rear-window defroster. I was informed that I was the second car that same day to show up with a shattered rear window. The service technician advised me take my car to a repair shop and to contact Acura about this known issue. I notified Acura of the issue and they have been playing cat/mouse to take responsibility and to reimburse me for the repair work. I have photo's of the shattered window which I can provide. I had the rear-window replaced at my own expense.