Acura RDX Problems by Year

We compared every Acura RDX model year from 2007–2025 using 2,173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 16 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014 and 2021, which drew far more complaints than other RDX years at the same age. The best years are 2011, 2012 and 2010.

19model years
2,173complaints
16recalls
2019, 2015worst years
2011, 2012best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Acura RDX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2025302.8×1SteeringAvoid
202412−29%2BrakeAverage
202324−14%2ElectricalAverage
2022311.3×2Window & WiperAverage
20211163.5×3EngineAvoid
202034811.0×5Window & WiperAvoid
201944016.5×5Window & WiperAvoid
2018773.3×1Fuel SystemAvoid
2017792.7×1TransmissionAvoid
2016411.4×2TransmissionAverage
201541511.3×3HeadlightAvoid
20142445.6×3HeadlightAvoid
20131623.0×3HeadlightAvoid
201215−52%2AirbagGood
201116−52%2AirbagGood
201022−34%2AirbagAverage
200915−52%2AirbagGood
200833−16%3AirbagAverage
200753−16%2AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median RDX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Acura RDX problems

Latest Acura RDX recalls

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 25V-582 · Sep 5, 2025 · 17,330 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS.

Steering

NHTSA recall 24V-114 · Feb 15, 2024 · 186 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 24V-064 · Feb 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

All 16 Acura RDX recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Acura RDX should you avoid?

2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2021 and 2018 — these years have the most complaints relative to other RDX years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 2019.

What is the best year for the Acura RDX?

2011 has the fewest complaints compared with other RDX years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2010. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Acura RDX problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the lights (612), windows, wipers & sunroof (302) and air bags (232). Headlight complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Acura RDX had?

16 recalls across 2007–2025. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Acura RDX recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.