Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Acura RDX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear windshield glass shattered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Glass Doctor and the rear windshield glass was replaced. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the driver's door and heard glass falling. The contact closed the door and the rear windshield glass shattered. The vehicle was taken to Glass Doctor who replaced the rear windshield glass. The contact was provided with the Manufacturer's recall number: 22-014. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that assistance to cover a part of the cost of the repair would be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway, the following day, it was discovered that the rear hatchback glass had shattered. The contact stated that there was no impact on glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was taken to the local auto body shop, and the glass was replaced. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that approximately one year later, the failure reoccurred to the rear hatchback glass. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the driver's side door, there was a loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the rear of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear glass had shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB: 22-014 (Rear Glass Shattering); however, the VIN was not included in the service bulletin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was informed that there was no warranty or recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH during a rainstorm, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Despite the failure, the contact was able to continue driving at slower speeds. The contact had called two dealers (Columbia Acura and Jeff Wyler Acura of Fairfield (5555 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014) who both provided the contact with an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, there was loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear windshield glass had shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The windshield was replaced, and the vehicle was replaced. The contact was relating the failure to TSB: 22-014 (Rear Windshield Glass Shattering); however, the VIN was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear windshield unexpectedly shattered immediately after opening the rear passenger's door. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was a known issue related to Technical Service Bulletin: 22-014. The dealer referred the contact to a windshield specialist for further assistance. The vehicle was taken to the windshield specialist, where the rear windshield was repaired but not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he closed the front driver's side door and the rear window glass exploded. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after closing the hatchback of the vehicle, the contact's wife noticed that the rear window glass had shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB: 22-014 (Rear Windshield Glass Shattering); however, the VIN was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was informed that there was no warranty on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after she exited the vehicle, her husband closed the front passenger's side door, and she heard a crack. The contact stated that the rear window had shattered. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the glass could be ordered; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the rear windshield suddenly shattered after the contact entered the parked vehicle. There was no impact to cause the rear windshield to shatter. Additionally, the vehicle had not been turned on at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the windshield. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Window & Wiper complaints in other RDX years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2019 Acura RDX?
NHTSA has 114 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2019 Acura RDX, 26% of the model year's 440 complaints. The component named most often is windshield (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Acura RDX window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2019 Acura RDX, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Acura RDX window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.