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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
Lighting behavior
Operating state
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Vibration/harshness
Infotainment behavior
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Starting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Smell
Communication/network issue
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!!!!