Acura 2021 RDX: Over the Air System Updates

Introduction

This software contains system upgrades and enhancements that remedy a variety of operational errors.

Installation Details

NOTE: For more information on how to perform a software update, consult the System Updates section in the online owner's manual or visit: https://owners.acura.com/vehicles/information/2021/RDX/features/System-Software-Updates/1/system-software-updates-pdf

Due to variations in technology and vehicle usage, your vehicle may not have experienced all or any of the described symptoms. It is still recommended to obtain this software update.

• The software download will take approximately 30 minutes.
• The vehicle can be used normally while updates are in progress.
• Some updates may not be applicable depending on your vehicle's trim level.

To start the update, navigate to System Updates on the Home screen of your vehicle.

Software Version D.1.5.1

Corrects the following potential intermittent errors:

• The message Unfortunately, /system/bin/mediaserver has stopped appears after pressing the Voice Recognition Switch.
• Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects during use.
• The message Unfortunately, com.honda.telephonyservice has stopped appears at ignition ON.
• After a call ends, the message Unfortunately Phone has stopped appears, and the call is shown as active on the secondary screen.
• Android Auto does not resume after a short press followed by a long press of the Voice Recognition Switch.
• Apple CarPlay® does not launch after switching between the native Voice Recognition app and Siri multiple times.
• The message Unfortunately, com.honda.tjba.phone has stopped appears when receiving an incoming call and disconnecting Android Auto simultaneously.
• While using Apple CarPlay®, the Home Screen is black, with only the secondary screen displaying during an ignition cycle.
• Active Android Auto navigation routes are canceled after an ignition cycle.
• With an iPhone connected via Bluetooth, the message Unfortunately, Smartphone Voice Recognition has stopped appears when turning the ignition off, before the system shuts down.
• The message Unfortunately, com.honda.tjba.naviation has stopped appears when selecting a favorite preset in the navigation app.
• An incoming call notification does not appear on the secondary screen unless the phone app is displayed on the Home screen.
• The song list is not updated or is shown incorrectly in the head-up display (HUD) while connected to Apple CarPlay®.
• Android Auto audio drops briefly when switching between applications.
• When selecting the Audio Off option in Apple CarPlay®, audio does not remain off after an ignition cycle.

Additions/Enhancements:

• Improved Bluetooth reconnection for Phonebook sync.
• Improved secondary screen operation while using Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto.
• Added 'No Device Connected' text to the meter when no audio device is connected via Bluetooth, AUX, or USB.

Software Version D.1.4.3

Corrects the following potential intermittent errors:

• During high vehicle network stress, the system reboots after displaying 'Network Communication Lost'. The system will reboot to recover.
• System reboots after repeatedly toggling Bluetooth ON and OFF in the Bluetooth Option screen.
• System temporarily stops recognizing handwriting input.
• The message AcuraLauncher isn't responding appears on the HOME screen.
• The message Navigation isn't responding appears after repeatedly setting new routes, and the system displays a map with a high number of Point of Interest (POIs) icons.
• The message Unfortunately, Bluetooth Audio has stopped appears, even though Bluetooth Audio continues to play normally.
• Detected handwriting does not match user input.
• The message Unfortunately, USB Audio has stopped appears, even though USB Audio continues to play normally.
• System is slow at boot-up, temporarily displaying a black screen before returning to normal operation.
• Navigation application displays a black screen after selecting a favorite destination in the Find Navigation application screen and returns to the HOME screen.
• The message com.auto.honda.media.raamservice appears after initiating a Factory Data Reset.
• The message Touchpad is not available appears at random.

Software Version D.1.5.1 (Continued)

• The message system/bin/media server has stopped appears after an ignition cycle.
• The message Unfortunately, Android Auto has stopped appears after switching between Android Auto and FM radio.
• The message Unfortunately USB Audio has stopped appears when quickly switching to USB audio from the meter or head-up display (HUD) immediately after connecting a phone device.
• The message Unfortunately, AcuraLauncher has stopped appears when attempting to add shortcuts to the Home page or HUD while the vehicle is stationary and completing the addition while in motion.
• The message Unfortunately, System UI has stopped appears after ending a phone call via Bluetooth and immediately connecting to Apple CarPlay®.
• The message Unfortunately com.honda.telephonyservice has stopped appears after connecting a phone device to the USB port for Apple CarPlay® and immediately initiating an outbound call.
• When attempting to launch Apple CarPlay® from the secondary screen, an 'Apple CarPlay unavailable' message appears; however, Apple CarPlay® functions correctly on the primary screen.
• The message AM/FM isn't responding appears after selecting Seek Up/Down multiple times, followed by a preset selection.
• The message Unfortunately USB audio has stopped appears after connecting and disconnecting a USB device to the USB port.
• The message Unfortunately, Sirius XM has stopped appears after ignition ON.
• The message Unfortunately, Bluetooth Audio has stopped appears after the audio is turned off and an audio application is re-launched from the HOME screen.
• The message Unfortunately, Android Keyboard (AOSP) has stopped appears when a destination route is being set while audio is playing.
• HUD Navigation application 'Nearby' categories are not translated to the selected language.
• When receiving a phone call, the secondary screen shows 'Phone Call Active' before displaying the incoming call screen.
• The message 'No Device Connected' does not appear on the secondary screen when switching to an external audio source (BT-A, USB, AUX) after using Android Auto.
• Accessing direct tune from the FM application while the vehicle is in motion grays out the handwriting entry button (disables it).
• When an Over the Air software update fails to install, the system reboots with an 'Update Failed' and 'Code: 57D' message.
• Mismatch in Dynamic Mode settings between the Center Display and Meter.

Additions/Enhancements:

• Navigation application auto-zoom has been expanded to zoom out and show the next maneuver on the map.
• Navigation application and Meter Point of Interest (POI) icon for Gas Station has been enhanced.
• Spanish translation for 'OFF' in Vehicle Settings menu is displayed as 'DESACTIVADO'.
• When no route is in progress, the Point of Interest (POI) cards display a 'View Routes' option, allowing the user to choose an alternative route.
• Improved Navigation Voice Recognition response time.
• Expanded touch zone for Maneuver list to include the entire maneuver bar.

New Feature:

• Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) mode switch displays an animation of the vehicle on the center display.