Acura RDX recalls and problems
16 recalls and 2,192 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
16
Complaints
2,192
Crashes reported
57
Fires reported
11
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Acura RDX by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 RDX | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 RDX | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 RDX | 2 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 RDX | 3 | 118 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 RDX | 5 | 352 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 RDX | 5 | 442 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 RDX | 1 | 78 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RDX | 1 | 80 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 RDX | 2 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 RDX | 3 | 420 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 RDX | 3 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 RDX | 3 | 163 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 RDX | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 RDX | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 RDX | 2 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 RDX | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 RDX | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 RDX | 2 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Most reported Acura RDX problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 606 | |
| Unknown or Other | 350 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 249 | |
| Air Bags | 235 | |
| Engine | 218 | |
| Electrical System | 163 | |
| Power Train | 144 | |
| Service Brakes | 107 | |
| Structure | 91 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 84 |
All Acura RDX recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-332 | May 21, 2026 | 2019–2024 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 25V-582 | Sep 5, 2025 | 2025 | Steering | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. |
| 24V-114 | Feb 15, 2024 | 2024 | Steering | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. |
| 24V-064 | Feb 1, 2024 | 2020–2022 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 23V-858 | Dec 18, 2023 | 2014, 2018–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 23V-430 | Jun 15, 2023 | 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. |
| 23V-158 | Mar 9, 2023 | 2019–2020 | Seat Belts | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. |
| 21V-939 | Dec 2, 2021 | 2021 | Power Train | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. |
| 21V-215 | Mar 25, 2021 | 2019–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… |
| 20V-314 | May 28, 2020 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit… |
| 19V-500 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2015 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… |
| 19V-182 | Mar 6, 2019 | 2007–2016 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… |
| 17V-256 | Apr 18, 2017 | 2017 | Equipment | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. |
| 16V-061 | Feb 3, 2016 | 2007–2016 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014… |
| 13V-143 | Apr 15, 2013 | 2013 | Power Train | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. |
| 07V-358 | Aug 13, 2007 | 2008 | Equipment | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' incorrect certification labels were applied to these vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Acura RDX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Acura RDX has the most reports (442). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering Acura RDX model years 2007–2025.
What are the most common Acura RDX problems?
Owners report exterior lighting, unknown or other, visibility/wiper problems most often.