2018 ACURA RDX

1 recalls, 101 complaints - 81 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

23V858000 Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2,490,460 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

101 total complaints 10 crashes 2 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN13
ENGINE13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
STEERING7
SERVICE BRAKES4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
AIR BAGS3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
POWER TRAIN Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: Jun 23, 2026
Vehicle Information: 2018 Acura RDX AWDAffected System: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque ConverterAssociated Code/Bulletin: DTC P0741 / Acura TSB B23-029Complaint Description:The vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under Acura Warranty Extension TSB B23-029,... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: Jun 23, 2026
Vehicle Information: 2018 Acura RDX AWDAffected System: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque ConverterAssociated Code/Bulletin: DTC P0741 / Acura TSB B23-029Complaint Description:The vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under Acura Warranty Extension TSB B23-029,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 17, 2026
The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times. Each time, putting the car into park, shutting it off, and restarting it "resets" whatever was going on. Ev... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 17, 2026
The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times. Each time, putting the car into park, shutting it off, and restarting it "resets" whatever was going on. Ev... Read more
STEERING Jun 1, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
While driving, the vehicle experiences dangerous episodes of what is widely known as "sticky steering." Specifically, when initiating a sweeping left-hand turn, the steering wheel hits a point of sudden mechanical resistance, requiring an unexpected and sudden increase in steering effort to turn the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 19, 2026
Rear sunroof glass imploded spontaneously and shattered while driving
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
The rear view camera has become unreliable. It sometimes flickers. It sometimes is upside down. It is sometimes gray. It works properly about 10% of the time. I believe it was a significant contributor to my backing into and damaging another vehicle in a parking lot. I understand that there i... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2025
While driving, all of a sudden the ABS light, power steering light, electrical control message came up, traction control light all came on. For about 15/20 seconds, I had no power steering, and could not brake. Very scary. This happened 3 different times. During one of these times, everything on my ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
I received a check engine light which i took to Bell tire for diagnosis. Here is there diagnosis Comments: The P01F0 code on a 2020 Chevy Blazer means the engine coolant temperature is below the normal operating range, often due to a stuck-open thermostat (or both thermostats in models with dual u... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 4, 2026
In January 2024 we were driving on the interstate when the left front A-Pillar trim part around windshield came off and hit our windshield, then flew off on the highway. We received a recall from Ford in February 2024, to date they claim they still don't have the part to repair, we now have water th... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Dec 18, 2025
The lens on the forward facing camera in the front grill cracked making the camera useless and in need of replacement. I first noticed the problem about a year ago. It is available for inspection. I can't see any damage around the camera that would have been caused by an object hitting the front of ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 25, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The four 225/55 R19 tires’, purchased 05/02/25 and available for inspection upon request, asymmetrical tread design has 5 treads & 4 troughs across its width. The center tread and the adjacent one to its outside both have varied design water dispersal slots. When the tires are properly mounted wit... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
Vehicle: 2021 Nissan Sentra VIN: [XXX] Incident Date: [XXX] Description: On [XXX], the front tie rod on my 2021 Nissan Sentra suddenly failed while I was driving, causing me to lose control of the vehicle and sideswipe a parked car. This mechanical failure led to an accident, property damage, and ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN May 6, 2025
Incident date: Apr 21, 2025
Most likely a connecting rod bearing failure leading to catastrophic engine failure per dealership service department. Vehicle is currently available for inspection. Safety was put at risk by engine part (likely connecting rod bearing) coming loose. It flew through my oil pan and bounced off the roa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 27, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
The multimedia screen powers on and off consistently.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 27, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
The multimedia screen powers on and off consistently.
ENGINE Apr 27, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
I received a recall letter for my Kia 2021 Seltos EX 2.0 dated 4-4-25 for piston oil ring and engine inspection. I checked my car in with a local Kia dealership on Thursday the 24th. Approximately, thirty hours later I received a call it passed inspection. On Friday I picked my car up and did my... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 18, 2023
Ever since the 2nd day I owned the car which I purchased on [XXX], the interior lighting, sunroof button and roadside assistance button operate themselves when it's colder then 40 degrees outside, the lights blink, the sunroof button doesn't work and the roadside assistance gets called repeatedly. ... Read more
STEERING Jan 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left and to the right. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that some unstated bolts had... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
I want to bring to your attention a safety issue on the 2024 Tesla Model X. The turn signal buttons are a safety hazard. 1. I have found myself pressing the wrong turn signal button and was nearly in an accident more than once. That’s because the turn signals are placed too close together (see a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Dec 17, 2024
Illegal communication device on and inside truck harss and stalk driver across state lines divert driver attention while driving
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 10, 2024
Incident date: Jan 5, 2024
For the past several months, my 2020 Buick Encore has been giving me a message to shift to park even though I placed my vehicle to park. This then does not allow my car to shut off, because it believes I am still in drive. I tried making an appointment with the dealership a month ago and their earli... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Dec 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Oct 9, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V732000 is a recall of 27,000 Porsche Taycans for high-voltage batteries may short circuit and increase risk of fire. For vehicles in Porsche campaign ARB6 for which online data is unavailable, owners are advised to have the recalled vehicles inspected and limit charging to 80%. I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Dec 18, 2023
At various times of day or night, the brake lights turn on, while there is no one in the vehicle. The vehicle sits parked and is locked with the security on, and the lights just randomly turn on by themselves. The only way to turn the lights off is to go into the vehicle and step on the brake and th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 5, 2024
I bought this vehicle and turns out the license plate reads as a Tahoe and now the electricial system u plugged speedometer don't work and everything is going out I need help I'm low on money but need help or resources email me [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (... Read more
STEERING Dec 4, 2024
Incident date: Dec 4, 2024
After hitting a small bump on the highway my steering violently vibrated and i had to pull to the side of the interstate over a bridge because I though I had a tire blow out. I almost got rear-ended due to slowing down form 70mph to a safe enough speed to pull over. After inspecting the tires I coul... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 29, 2024
Incident date: Nov 29, 2024
Horn is not working. It was working last week, but no longer functions. It’s not faint, it simply makes no sound at all
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 31, 2024
Incident date: Oct 31, 2024
The contact owned a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while he was occupying the parked vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the contact noticed fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact immediatel... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Oct 17, 2024
Incident date: Oct 17, 2024
The idle stop system every time I turn it off it will automatically come back on and this feature makes me feel as if when it keeps doing that after I’m constantly turning it off from it popping back on that sometimes it don’t want to catch speed. I for see this being a long term issue if all Ho... Read more
ENGINE Oct 9, 2024
Incident date: Oct 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the engine was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter had failed and caused... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 9, 2024
Incident date: Oct 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the engine was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter had failed and caused... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 9, 2024
Incident date: Oct 9, 2024
car shake when switch from EV to gas. Found out the fuel injectors is bad. I replace fuel injectors, now the car is fine. Car has 50,000 miles.
SEAT BELTS Sep 20, 2024
Incident date: Sep 12, 2024
The drivers seat belt receptacle spit out a spring and plastic part and it cannot buckle anymore.
POWER TRAIN Sep 20, 2024
Incident date: Sep 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the main control valve ha... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 12, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X3. The contact stated that there was a message that the passenger’s side restraint had malfunctioned. The dealer had been contacted to schedule an appointment; however, the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufac... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 6, 2024
Incident date: Sep 5, 2024
My 2023 EQS 580 randomly stops while driving. It has happened 5+ times while traveling at speeds between 10-25mph. My dealer here in Atlanta has replaced the front sensor which didn't resolve the issue. I am thankful that so far the vehicle has not stopped on city streets and not highways. There ar... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 4, 2024
Incident date: Aug 15, 2024
The other day I went out to my truck and the battery was dead lights clicking and wipers going. It's the original battery so I assume that I needed a new one bought one put it in find a couple days and then went out in the morning and the battery was dead. Put in another new battery, same thing drov... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 2, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ... Read more
STEERING Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Jul 30, 2024
While driving, the steering wheel is stiff when turning left or right and the steering wheel will not return to center after turning a corner or chaning lanes.
ENGINE Jul 12, 2024
Incident date: May 24, 2024
The low coolant level came on the car. We were told that they sensor needed to be replaced. We paid $1500 to replace that. The low coolant level light has back on 5 times, then the check engine light comes on and the car shuts off. It has left me, and my daughter stranded on the side of the road and... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 12, 2024
Incident date: May 24, 2024
The low coolant level came on the car. We were told that they sensor needed to be replaced. We paid $1500 to replace that. The low coolant level light has back on 5 times, then the check engine light comes on and the car shuts off. It has left me, and my daughter stranded on the side of the road and... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 2, 2024
Incident date: May 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact sta... Read more
ENGINE Jul 2, 2024
Incident date: May 5, 2024
My car began displaying an alert that the engine was overheating anytime I drove over 50mph. I took it for repair and was told there is coolant intrusion to the engine and the engine needs to be repaired. After some research I have found this is a known issue and ford had a customer satisfaction pro... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 1, 2024
Incident date: Jun 27, 2024
On June 22 myself and my wife were pulling out of the Food Lion Parking Lot. As we proceeded out to the main Road the gas pedal stuck. The car kept accelerating and know matter what I did I could free the gas pedal. Because of that we hit 3 cars in the intersection. Our car literally exploded puttin... Read more
Crash 2 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jul 1, 2024
Incident date: Jun 27, 2024
All new led headlights blind me at night. Every single one. For at least 2 seconds, so I have run over items in the road I could not see because the blue LED headlights blinded me. All blue LED headlights MUST be banned.
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began making abnormal noises from under the floorboards. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle only revved ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 3, 2024
For about 4 months I had a smell that my son and I could not locate. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the fuel pump which is located under the back seat had hair line cracks that caused the fuel to spit out and damage the seal around it thereby damaging the underside of the back se... Read more
ENGINE Apr 3, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
The Jeep caught fire underneath while I was driving on the highway. There were no warning lamps or symptoms of the problem prior to failure. I saw flames come up over the front of the car and immediately parked and ran with my child. We could have died.The fire and stopped car in the middle of the h... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 29, 2024
Incident date: Mar 29, 2024
I have a 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The Audio System or Radio has now become dangerous. I filed a complaint with American Honda and they said I had to take it to the dealer for diagnostic and that no Recall or Technical Service Bulletin on my car Audio exists. I created a YouTube video to show the pr... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2018 ACURA RDX

2018 Acura RDX SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 15.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 ACURA RDX

81 manufacturer communications from 47 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE15
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
030000 BRAKES (PWS)7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
350000 EQUIPMENT6
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR4
020000 SUSPENSION4
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
B23-029 Feb 26, 2024
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing a??Da?? and
B23-029 Feb 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing a??Da?? and
B23-035 Jan 10, 2024
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
B23-035 Jan 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP)
B23-035 Dec 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
B23-035 Dec 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).
B23-029 Nov 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing a??Da?? and
B23-029 Nov 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing a??Da?? and
B23-029 Aug 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and set DTC
BBOM08312023901 Aug 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up
BBOM08312023901 Aug 31, 2023
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up
B23-029 Aug 31, 2023
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and set DTC
BPO05022022901 May 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for inv
BTI&04132022901 Apr 13, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&04132022901 Apr 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903 Mar 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903 Mar 28, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03282022903 Mar 28, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&03112022904 Mar 11, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902 Feb 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902 Feb 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02222022902 Feb 22, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02072022901 Feb 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&02072022901 Feb 7, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902 Jan 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902 Jan 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01212022902 Jan 21, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&01032022904 Jan 3, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&12152021902 Dec 15, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&11292021909 Nov 29, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&11162021904 Nov 16, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&10302021902 Oct 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BTI&10132021903 Oct 13, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or cre
BTI&10132021901 Oct 13, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS10052021 Oct 5, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or cre
BPaS09272021 Sep 27, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09272021 Sep 27, 2021
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09272021 Sep 27, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021902 Sep 23, 2021
117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021902 Sep 23, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS09232021901 Sep 23, 2021
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS09232021901 Sep 23, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS09072021901 Sep 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or cre
BPaS08302021 Aug 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS08302021 Aug 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re
BPaS08292021 Aug 29, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS08192021901 Aug 19, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or cre
BPaS08112021 Aug 11, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS08112021 Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
BPaS08112021 Aug 11, 2021
118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view ca
B20-038 Oct 1, 2020
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.
B14-025 Sep 18, 2020
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
B19050B May 16, 2019
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t
B19-009 Mar 28, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B19-009 Mar 28, 2019
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B19-009 Mar 28, 2019
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B17-049 Mar 28, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-
B17-049 Nov 15, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
B17-049 Nov 15, 2018
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
B17-049 Nov 15, 2018
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date s
BER18090D Oct 12, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squ
BPaS09272018901 Sep 27, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understan
BPaS09182018901 Sep 18, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand t
BPaS09172018906 Sep 17, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand t
BER18090A Sep 17, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal
BPaS08312018908 Aug 31, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand t
BPaS08152018907 Aug 15, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand t
BPaS07242018902 Jul 24, 2018
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand t
B18070B Jul 12, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18070B Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18070B Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen
B18-008 May 9, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Service bulletin - The navigation system may show inaccurate location due to GPS signal loss. There is interference in the antenna that causes GPS signal loss.
B18-008 May 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - The navigation system may show inaccurate location due to GPS signal loss. There is interference in the antenna that causes GPS signal loss.
BTS180203 Feb 15, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn
BTS180202 Feb 13, 2018
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature,
BPaS01032018903 Jan 3, 2018
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of
BPaS11012017901 Nov 1, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of
BPaS11012017901 Nov 1, 2017
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of
B15060C Aug 3, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
B15060C Aug 3, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
B98015 Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
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ACURA RDX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA RDX across all model years (2007, 2025).

47 Total Recalls
2,609 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
109 Reported Crashes
44 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

ACURA RDX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 67 View
2024 2 13 View
2023 2 24 View
2022 2 41 View
2021 3 148 View
2020 5 424 View
2019 5 563 View
2018 (current) 1 101
2017 1 107 View
2016 2 56 View
2015 3 436 View
2014 3 259 View
2013 3 179 View
2012 2 19 View
2011 2 21 View
2010 2 26 View
2009 2 16 View
2008 3 39 View
2007 3 70 View

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TLX 340 1,306 View
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NSX 161 20 View
INTEGRA 132 758 View
TLX TYPE S 120 2 View
MDX HYBRID 102 0 View