NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura RDX

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,085

Active records

Recalls

17

Active records

TSBs

673

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

45

Crashes

55

Fires

11

Top reported issues — Acura RDX

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Condition issue

692

Lighting behavior

594

Operating state

414

Performance issue

255

Reporting mechanism

211

Noise

136

Safety restraint issue

127

Engine behavior

104

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

83

Driver assistance issue

82

Braking behavior

77

Vibration/harshness

64

Infotainment behavior

61

Steering behavior

50

Electrical issue

38

Safety restraint behavior

37

Thermal issue

31

Fluid issue

29

Access/entry issue

25

Starting behavior

22

Wiper/washer behavior

16

Powering on/off behavior

15

Ride/handling behavior

11

Recent change

6

HVAC behavior

4

Smell

4

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed May 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage when he heard a noise and went to inspect the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear windshield had cracked and imploded. There was no impact to the rear windshield that could have caused the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed May 27, 2026


This is a well known problem that when water gets into the intercooler, the car goes into limp Mode. This happens to my daughter, while driving 85 miles in the fast lane in the highway. Her check engine light started flashing, she was unable to accelerate, and she was scared! She had to pull over in the left lane, against the median.This is a safety hazard! I am paying over $1000 to have this fixed. TSB 20-053 this should be a recall!!

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed May 26, 2026


I went to my car, got in and shut the door. Immediately I heard an explosion behind me. It was my rear lift gate window. The glass burst into thousands of pieces & could have hit someone outside & myself. It was inspected by myself & others. There were no cracks or damage prior. I tried contacting the dealership with no response. No warning lamps.

2015 ACURA RDX

Filed May 25, 2026


Low beam headlights are very dim after installing new bulbs. It appears the reflective capsule is not working properly. My car headlights have not been damaged in the past.

2019 ACURA RDX

Filed May 21, 2026


My RDX A-Spec experienced premature head gasket failure and suspected turbocharger related issues at low moderate mileage. Vehicle shows coolant loss and overheating/midfire symptons, rough idle. Im concerned this May be related to known Honda/Acura 2.0 turbo engine defects causing unsafe and costly engine damage.

2023 ACURA RDX

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving in a heavy rain storm the windshield wipers was activated and suddenly seized. The contact was able to drive and park on the shoulder and the local police were contacted. After the rain storm passed the vehicle was safely driven home. The cause of the failure not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 37,850.

2018 ACURA RDX

Filed May 20, 2026


When steady idle at 65 on the freeway the blind spot and check transmission light goes on flashes and stays on but when I shut off the vehicle and start it back up the light goes away.

2015 ACURA RDX

Filed May 20, 2026


Headlights are so dim and cannot operate at night driving thru the mountains. It seems like a repetitive issue that affects many owners.

2023 ACURA RDX

Filed May 17, 2026


The rear windshield shattered with no incident happening to cause this. I returned home, parked in the garage, closed the garage door. 20 minutes later I opened the garage door, and when I opened the trunk, I noticed glass everywhere and the rear window shattered.

2023 ACURA RDX

Filed May 15, 2026


The brakes squeaks all the time and makes a grinding noise. I have been at the dealership several times for the same issue. The sensor also hit brakes on its own sometimes when nothing is in front of the car!!! Very dangerous!!!!

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.