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2007-2026 · 20 model years

Acura RDX Problems by year

Owners have filed 2,191 complaints about the Acura RDX across 20 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (441), while 2009, 2012, 2026 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the lights, followed by the visibility & wipers.

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Most complaints for its age2019441 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
2,191
Recalls
17
Crashes
57
Fires
11
Injuries
47
Deaths
1

RDX complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20261000Transmission & drivetrainA
202531110SteeringD
202412211BrakesC
202324200Electrical systemC
202231240Visibility & wipersC
2021118330Engine & coolingF
2020352541Visibility & wipersF
2019441530Visibility & wipersF
201878150Fuel systemC
201780171Transmission & drivetrainC
201641232Transmission & drivetrainB
2015420370LightsF
2014245321LightsF
2013163362LightsD
201215200AirbagsA
201116210AirbagsA
201022212AirbagsA
200915210AirbagsA
200833310AirbagsA
200753371AirbagsC

Most common RDX problems

Acura RDX recalls 17

Steering

24V114000186 vehicles affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.

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Latest RDX complaints

2020 Acura RDXVisibility & wipers

I had my rear defroster on to warm up my car and my back windshield completely shattered while I was in the car, and the car was not moving. The windshield had never been replaced before.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11777250
2013 Acura RDXLights

We have cleaned the lenses where they are in new condition. Replace the bulbs with high-quality bulbs and the ability to see at night has not improved, causing a serious safety concern that we have now considered having to sell the car. Acura has issued a recall for the same problem on a different model for the same problem but has extended it to cover the RDX.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11776518
2015 Acura RDXLights

headlights are not illuminating. i took it back to the dealer. they changed my bulbs cost me over $200. and the problem is not fixed. i googled an found im not the only owner who has this problem.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11776486
2025 Acura RDXElectrical system

This vehicle has a design flaw (exposed rear wiring harness under the rear frame of the SUV with a soy based sleeve that attracts rodents. This can render your vehicle unsafe to drive as warning systems deploy. Honda/ Acura so know this is an issue rhat they actually manufacture A "rodent" tape ! My vehicle has been affected twice in rhe last 6 months. Honda/Acura are aware of this design flaw and should recall these vehicles and add a protective covering

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11776446
2015 Acura RDXLights

The headlights that came with my car are very dim, which has become a safety issue while driving at night. When I spoke with the dealership, they informed me that this is a known issue with the 2015 RDX; however, there is no factory recall. The dimness is due to the premature burnout of the inside reflective coating in the reflector bowl. The only solution is to purchase a new headlight assembly. I ended up spending $1,500 yesterday to install new headlights. I believe this is a manufacturing defect, and Acura should be responsible for the repair. I expect to be reimbursed by Acura.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11776402
2015 Acura RDXLights

Low beam headlights becoming more and more dim over time. The cause is alleged to be degradation of the bulb reflector surface.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11776054

Questions about the Acura RDX

Which Acura RDX years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (441), 2015 (420), 2020 (352). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Acura RDX years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012, 2009, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other RDX years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Acura RDX problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (617), visibility & wipers (304), airbags (233) most often.

How many recalls does the Acura RDX have?

NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Acura RDX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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