What are the most common Acura RDX problems?

Across 1,561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Acura RDX vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (43%), visibility (39%), airbags (9%).

Which Acura RDX model year has the most complaints?

In our index, the 2019 Acura RDX has the most owner complaints, with 431 filed.

Are Acura RDX problems dangerous?

Of the 1,561 complaints on record, 37 mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 30 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Acura RDX common problems

Owners of 2015–2025 Acura RDX vehicles have filed 1,561 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (43% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

1,561
Owner complaints: 27
Recall campaigns: 37
Crash-related reports: 30
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

5 fire-related reports 1 reports involving a death

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Check this vehicle's VIN Safety record by year

Recent safety events

Full timeline

May 21, 2026 Recall2019 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2020 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2021 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2022 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2023 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
May 21, 2026 Recall2024 rdx
Recall 26V332000
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Acura RDX problems?: Across 1,561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Acura RDX vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (43%), visibility (39%), airbags (9%).
Which Acura RDX model year has the most complaints?: In our index, the 2019 Acura RDX has the most owner complaints, with 431 filed.
Are Acura RDX problems dangerous?: Of the 1,561 complaints on record, 37 mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 30 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2019 accounts for the most complaints (431). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.

NHTSA complaints Methodology