NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura RDX

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

2,137

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

47

Crashes

57

Fires

11

Top reported issues — Acura RDX

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Condition issue

712

Lighting behavior

600

Operating state

424

Performance issue

258

Reporting mechanism

221

Noise

137

Safety restraint issue

130

Engine behavior

112

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

89

Driver assistance issue

84

Braking behavior

81

Infotainment behavior

66

Vibration/harshness

64

Steering behavior

50

Electrical issue

40

Safety restraint behavior

38

Fluid issue

35

Thermal issue

34

Access/entry issue

28

Starting behavior

24

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.

2021 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


Crash

Two low-speed sudden unintended acceleration events while parking a 2021 Acura RDX. Incident 1 (July 2026): While parking at low speed, the car unexpectedly surged forward. Flew up the curb and hit a restaurant window, causing massive undercarriage damage. Active braking did not help and seemed to make acceleration worse. It only stopped when it wanted to. Incident 2 (August 2026): Two weeks after getting the car back from repairs, under identical low-speed parking conditions, a second sudden…

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


The vehicle’s keyless access/security and body control system malfunctioned. An authorized Acura dealer previously diagnosed water intrusion from blocked panoramic sunroof drains, including water reaching the Body Control Module (BCM) Multiplex Control Unit. The dealer reported that this was causing false security alarm activation and battery drainage and recommended BCM replacement. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request.The condition has since escalated.…

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


My RDX experienced a water-intrusion failure involving the panoramic sunroof drainage system and associated electrical components. An authorized Acura dealer diagnosed the right-front sunroof drain as backed up/overflowing, allowing water to reach the Body Control Module (BCM/Multiplex Control Unit). The dealer attributed abnormal security-alarm activation and battery drain to the water-damaged BCM and indicated that the BCM required replacement. The dealer also identified a blocked right-rear…

2021 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


Fuel Pump is having to be replaced. I have had issues accelerating and my car also stalled once on the freeway. It put me in a dangerous situation and I almost got in an accident because my speed quickly decreased. The same part was recalled on the previous year’s model.

2026 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 18, 2026


Prior to the 5,000 mile oil change, I experienced at least five transmission shifting issues and reported the problem to Bergstrom Service Department. They test drove it and found no issues at that time and could not repeat the shifting issues while I was there. From what I have observed, the engine will rev up to a high rpm but will not shift automatically. You then have to pull over to the shoulder of the road and decelerate the engine until it will shift gears properly at a slower speed. …

2018 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 18, 2026


The light comes on due to an emission system warning, shaking, and a lack of power; the engine is severely misfiring. This is the second time I have complained about this to the NHTSA

2014 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that, while attempting to start the vehicle using the Push-To-Start feature, the vehicle hesitated before starting. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an inoperable fuel pump. The contact was informed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000…

2020 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started shuddering and vibrating, and the vehicle stalled. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the head gasket had failed. The contact was later informed that the bolts on the turbocharger also failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

2017 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 6, 2026


I have been experiencing issues with the alarm system when I lock the car the alarm randomly goes off. I have had my battery replaced and it still happens. There is nothing touching the handles during these times, it happens randomly, something internal going on. The only way to be sure it won’t disturb my neighbors is to leave my door unlocked which is unsafe.

2015 ACURA RDX

Filed Aug 6, 2026


Reflectors on low beam headlights have completely failed. Provides almost no illumination and is very dangerous to drive at night. Changing bulbs, cleaning outer lens makes no difference, the entire housing needs to be replaced.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.