NHTSA Data Explorer
Acura RDX
Data refreshed July 24, 2026
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Complaints
2,117
Active records
Recalls
17
Active records
TSBs
673
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
1
Injuries
47
Crashes
56
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
Fluid issue
Thermal 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.
2013 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 21, 2026
NHTSA Safety Complaint – Acura RDX Driver-Side Airbag Module Availability Vehicle: 2013 Acura RDX VIN: [XXX] Component: Driver-Side Airbag Module Part Number: 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD My 2013 Acura RDX was vandalized in January 2026, and the driver-side airbag module was stolen. My mechanic contacted Rallye Acura to obtain the required replacement OEM part. The required component is the Driver Side Air Bag Module, Part No. 77810-TX4-A40ZA-MOD. The replacement part was ordered, but it has remained…
2015 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 21, 2026
There is a defect in my headlights, too dim to drive at night, have to engage high beams to see. This is a safety hazard. I believe this should be repaired by the manufacturer
2023 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 18, 2026
GPS has stopped working. This affects navigation safety. Also, creates clock error and compass error. It's dangerous to get lost and disoriented. This is a common problem in many Acuras. Needs to be a recall.
2021 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 18, 2026
While driving only at 35 miles per hour down the XXX in [XXX] my panoramic sunroof suddenly bursts. A loud pop sound. This would have popped all over my body if I didn’t have cover up. This is an extreme problem as someone can die from this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2021 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 17, 2026
Vehicle lost all coolant and could be smelled. Vehicle was towed to dealership before it could overheat. Diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head at 88,000 miles. Vehicle has never been modified, tracked, nor has it ever overheated. All service has been performed on time and at Acura dealership since I purchased the vehicle brand new. Vehicle is still at dealership. I've researched and found many other owners experiencing the same problem with the crack occurring in the exact same spot on the…
2020 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH in inclement weather, moisture entered the turbocharger, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and drove to a local dealer. A technician confirmed that the failure was caused by moisture entering the turbocharger and referenced an unknown Technical Service Bulletin associated with the repair for the vehicle. The dealer…
2024 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the rear driver’s side of another vehicle. During the crash, the braking system malfunctioned, and the air bag failed to deploy as needed. The contact sustained an injury to the back but had not yet sought medical assistance. The driver of the second was transported to the hospital with a shoulder…
2021 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 16, 2026
On or about XXX, my 2021 Acura RDX, with approximately 121,078 miles, suddenly displayed multiple dashboard warning lights and system-failure messages while I was driving. These included the check-engine light, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, steering, stability-control, braking-assistance and other driver-assistance warnings. Earlier, the tire-pressure monitoring system had also indicated a malfunction even though the tire pressures were correct. The vehicle initially continued to…
2019 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 15, 2026
I took the car in to get new tires. Both rear coil springs are broke. The driver side is broke in 2 places.
2018 ACURA RDX
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the driver’s side air bag needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…