US vehicle recalls and complaint patterns, explained
Acura RDX recalls and complaints by year
43 recall campaigns and 2356 complaints in official NHTSA data
for the Acura RDX (2007–2025).
The most commonly reported problem areas are Exterior lighting, Air bags, Engine.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Acura RDX,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 2007–2025 with 43 recall campaigns and 2356 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2020 (4), 2019 (4), and 2015 (4).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2019 (479), 2015 (411), and 2020 (360).
Top recall themes: Airbags, Fuel and emissions, and Equipment and labeling.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Exterior lighting, Air bags, Engine.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
4 campaigns · Years: 2007–2016, 2020–2022
These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2025
1
58
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Lane departure, Service brakes.
2024
1
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility/wiper, Seat belts, Engine.
2023
1
20
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance.
2022
1
38
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility/wiper, Service brakes, Air bags.
2021
2
127
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, Air bags.
2020
4
360
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility/wiper, Engine, Service brakes.
2019
4
479
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Visibility/wiper, Power train.
2018
1
90
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system, Engine.
2017
2
100
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes.
2016
3
52
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Engine.
2015
4
411
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Visibility/wiper.
2014
3
248
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Visibility/wiper.
2013
3
169
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Visibility/wiper.
2012
2
19
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Steering.
2011
2
21
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
2010
2
26
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline, Seat belts.
2009
2
16
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Service brakes, hydraulic.
2008
3
39
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Tires.
2007
2
70
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Air bags
, Fuel system
and Steering
Show recall evidence by year
2025
Steering: Electric power assist system:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
2024
Steering:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
2023
Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or a
2022
Air bags: Front passenger:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Air bags: Front passenger:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button,
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button,
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped wit
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX
Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As
Air bags: Inflator module:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' Incorrect certification labels were applied to these vehicles.
Air bags: Inflator module:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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