2020 ACURA RDX

5 recalls, 437 complaints - 369 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 ... Read more

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD... Read more

Consequence

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

750,114 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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, p... Read more

Consequence

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, ... Read more

448,613 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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 Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

624,552 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

437 total complaints 12 crashes 4 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	83
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	45
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	44
POWER TRAIN	40
SERVICE BRAKES	37
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	23
STEERING	18
STRUCTURE:BODY	14
AIR BAGS	12

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

Transfer case is leaking. Then the engine overheated. Confirmed and inspected by the dealer. No warnings prior to the incident.

Incident date: May 1, 2026

I am reporting recurring water intrusion into my 2020 Acura RDX following significant rainfall. The first water intrusion resulted from heavy rainfall in April 2026. I did not discover the water inside the vehicle until May 1, 2026, when I found water accumulated on the driver-side floor. I filed a... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

I am reporting recurring water intrusion into the driver-side passenger compartment of my 2020 Acura RDX following significant rainfall. This has occurred multiple times. The most recent incident occurred on August 28, 2026, following heavy rainfall. Water entered the vehicle and accumulated on the... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

The vehicle’s keyless access/security and body control system malfunctioned. An authorized Acura dealer previously diagnosed water intrusion from blocked panoramic sunroof drains, including water reaching the Body Control Module (BCM) Multiplex Control Unit. The dealer reported that this was causi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

Incident date: Aug 19, 2026

My RDX experienced a water-intrusion failure involving the panoramic sunroof drainage system and associated electrical components. An authorized Acura dealer diagnosed the right-front sunroof drain as backed up/overflowing, allowing water to reach the Body Control Module (BCM/Multiplex Control Unit)... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2026

Incident date: Aug 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started shuddering and vibrating, and the vehicle stalled. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determin... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

The front left (drivers side) caliper stuck and the the brake line needs replaced. The caliper sticking was causing extreme heat that could have caused a fire as well as brake failure. The repair shop confirmed that the parts need replaced. No warning messages were ever appear. Additionally, the lef... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding the original-equipment Falken ZIEX ZE001 A/S 245/50R20 tires installed on two separate 2024 Subaru Ascents owned by my family. The vehicles were purchased approximately one month apart and are operated under similar New England driving conditions. Both vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

My passenger heated seats malfunction while I was driving. As I was driving on the highway I smelled something burning. I didn't know where the smell was coming from it was strong . Then while I'm driving on the highway my seat started to smoke a lot I got scared and pulled on side of the road. I re... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

Incident date: May 24, 2026

Ford dealership in Ferndale,MI told me I needed a new engine February 2025 which was covered under warranty. they told me they had to replace my engine. I serviced car at same dealership for numerous oils changes engine light was in but they told me that it was codes for something else that they re... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2026

Engine temp gauge stops working causing the air to stop working and the cooling fan to rev to highest rpm. Also a warning that the steering assist is reduced. Eng check light comes on with a code P0208. This a known problem with an extended service # (N242484760) but only if your vin is listed. All ... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2026

The jeep was parked in our garage. When returning to the garage the right rear coil spring was laying on the garage floor. The jeep is stock. There was no accident or pothole event. The spring or mount broke or failed unexpectedly while the jeep was parked in our garage.

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

Accident happened while driving on a two-way county road without center lane markings. The driver was leaning to the right of the road. The lane keep assisting overcorrected to the left hitting a culvert. Upon the crash the seat unlocked from its position and slid towards the steering wheel. The se... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5 PHEV. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that a month after the repairs were completed, the coolant connector would stay on and drain the battery.... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2026

I am submitting a complaint regarding a serious engine failure in my 2022 GMC Yukon XL equipped with the 5.3L engine (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has experienced a complete failure of the lifters and camshaft. Prior to the failure, there were noticeable engine performance issues, including abnormal ti... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2026

Car is developing a paint chip even on the top of the hood since the car was purchased. According to google search, some of white and gray colored made in the USA Id4 card have the paint issues.

Incident date: Apr 8, 2026

Vehicle fail to start in drive mode. Noticed "Electrical System malfunction" error. Notified Audi chantilly. So far they didn't provide any loaner vehicle from Audi.

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

ICCU failure, code P1A9096.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2026

I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue with my Ram 1500. The vehicle has experienced multiple incidents of complete power loss while driving, including at highway speeds. During these events, the vehicle abruptly shuts down without warning. The dashboard lights illuminate (including the b... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

No, vehicle just died on highway

Crash

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The vehicle experienced recurring electrical system failures beginning in December 2023. The vehicle intermittently would not start and on several occasions lost power unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken multiple times to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis while still under the manufacture... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2026

During an oil change my magnetic drain plug was caked with magnetic gray material with specks of silver flake in it. This oil change has 6142 miles on it. I am concerned because my passport was built in Sept of 2020 right at the transition of the previously recalled j35 motors were produced. Car ha... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

The rearview camera intermittently fails to display an image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse and instead shows a solid blue screen. This results in a loss of rear visibility while backing. The dealer previously replaced the infotainment/radio module to correct this condition, however the f... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

The power steering keeps going out causing turning to become incredibly hard. This started in Dec of 2025. I replaced the column in 2022 because of the same issues and it is happening again now. I see some 2009 VINS have been recalled but my vin isn’t apart of that.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

•I’m not sure what failed, the car was parked. And yes it’s available for inspection. •I had just parked the car coming from work and at the time. If I was in the car any longer than 5 more minutes it possibly could’ve been catastrophic. • All I know as of right now is that 5 days ago,... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2026

I am reporting a safety-related defect in my 2017 Ford Focus equipped with the PowerShift dual-clutch (DPS6) transmission. The vehicle has experienced ongoing transmission and clutch-related issues, including shuddering, jerking, hesitation from a stop, delayed engagement, and unpredictable accelera... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2026

@45,679 miles, the (plastic) driver door handle popped of the car when lifted without thumb just enough to begin to open the door. This was during the beginning of a big snowstorm. Luckily I was not idling the engine while cleaning the windshields or I could have been locked out of the car with th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2026

Incident #1: Car suddenly and without warning had complete loss of power, with gas engine shutting off and only using battery power. Car was traveling at 45mph in morning traffic. Pedal was pushed to the floor, but car would only go a maximum of 20mph. Warning dash lights then appeared saying "Hybri... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where black tape was used to secure the A-pillar trims. The contact stated t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

CB4 Recall Some (2017-2018 MY Ram xxx) vehicles may have been built with a brake hydraulic control unit ("HCU") that is susceptible to failure or malfunction which may result in a reduction or change of Anti-Lock Brake System ("ABS")/Electronic Stability Control ("ESC") /Traction Control performanc... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

This car is consistently garaged. It was pulled out one morning and a large sheet of paint peeled off roof while it was sitting in the driveway. This is a major concern as I don't feel comfortable driving the car for fear more will come off, affecting another driver on the highway. I've had to bor... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2026

After getting the vehicle back from the auto shop for repair in the fuel injector because my car wasn't starting after I purchase it from a third party. anyways after I got the vehicle back my temperature gauge was sky rocket getting high and higher and my temperature blinker with the red light on t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

I drove into the parking lot of Walgreens, then drove around and pulled into a parking spot facing the south side of the building and put my foot on the brake to stop and park. Instead of stopping, the car suddenly lurched forward violently and slammed into the brick wall of the building. My wife ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

While driving at 35mph, downhill with no traffic in front, behind, or oncoming, the dash flashed red and immediately the brakes were instantly applied harshly causing occupants to lunge forward into seat belt restraint. Vehicle deceleration almost to a stop. Brakes then released . Driver continued... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2026

I purchased this vehicle, November 2023 and by August 2024 the vehicle went into Griffin Hubs to get the engine replaced. They had the vehicle for over a month and a half when I received it back after the engine I had it for a day and a half and had to take it back because it was making a loud grind... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

Backup camera picture is distorted if it works at all. There is a recall on this part (25v695). Contacted dealership and said that it only pertains to a mustang for this month.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

Vehicle doesn't work properbaliy

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

Vehicle doesn't work properbaliy

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

While driving 65 mph on the expressway on January 12th, 2026 under cruise control, I tapped my brakes to slow down. My brake warning light came on, along with the ABS warning light, and the anti-swerve warning light. Cruise control no longer worked, and my brakes were noticeably hard to apply. I imm... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2026

Iccu failure unable to charge or drive

Incident date: Jan 12, 2026

Driving turned, left in the vehicle paused like the engine paused yesterday and this morning I turned right in my engine stalled out completely turned off. It was hard to get it. Restarted again. I had codes run on it and the battery was fine. It finally started again after

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 ACURA RDX

2020 Acura RDX SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 ACURA RDX

369 manufacturer communications from 189 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	81
130000 VISIBILITY	50
350000 EQUIPMENT	43
160000 STRUCTURE	37
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	23
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	22
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	20
020000 SUSPENSION	14

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Service Bulletin- The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing when they are warmed up.For the front brakes, the brake damping force of applied shims is insu

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The MIL is flashing with a loss of power. This is most common in hot, humid regions, or after a period of rainfall. Humid air within the intake passage may condense and accumulate moisture during steady driving which ente

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less due to the front brake discs being too stiff and not enough dampening between the rear brake pads and shims on the rear brake

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing a squeaking or creaking from the front suspension area when going over bumps or rough roads due to rubber in the right or left lower control arm bushing contacting the front subframe.

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2024 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - A pop noise from the rear roof area occurs when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline. It was determined that, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp fo

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

130000 VISIBILITY

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect th

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2023 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to

130000 VISIBILITY

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

130000 VISIBILITY

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the veh

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - Pop noise from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to panoramic roof frame mounting bolts unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. This can allow shifting, which may lead to a

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - The client notices loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

Service Bulletin - The client may notice a loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the a

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media oriented system transport (MOST) bus network which can potentially affe

163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

Service Bulletin - A driver can notice loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure.

160000 STRUCTURE

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact due to an incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.

130000 VISIBILITY

Service Bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact due to an incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability concerns. This may result in the following DTCa??s to set: a?? P0300 (Random Misfire Detected), a?? P0301 (No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected), a?? P030

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In s

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. In s

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenan

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the bu

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

130000 VISIBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Service Bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact. POSSIBLE CAUSE Incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid. CORRECTIVE ACTION Inspect and replace the rear windshield glass.

130000 VISIBILITY

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

130000 VISIBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Tech Line Article - If you are inspecting an MDX/RDX and notice a loss of auto function or no function of the sunroof/sunshade, please try these steps before removing any parts or trying any other repairs.

130000 VISIBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

130000 VISIBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) st

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be updated using Over The Air updates. If the customer needs to restore TCU services, the only option is to replace the TCU. This wo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Dealer message - Audio sound stops and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST ring break conditions."

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer letter - Our records indicate that a Product Update has not been completed on this vehicle . The audio/information screen may show the clock being off by 1 hour. To correct this, an audio software update is available. Acura strongl

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the bu

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 RDXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of deformed or damaged sunroof seals. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to obta

160000 STRUCTURE

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact. Incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact. Incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.

130000 VISIBILITY

Service bulletin - The rear windshield glass is shattered or broken with no external impact. Incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid.

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating vehicles was extended from February 22, 2022 to August 22, 2022. A

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

160000 STRUCTURE

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

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

160000 STRUCTURE

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

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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

2,667 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

112 Reported Crashes

42 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

ACURA RDX - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	1	View
2025	1	68	View
2024	2	15	View
2023	2	26	View
2022	2	42	View
2021	3	161	View
2020 (current)	5	437
2019	5	573	View
2018	1	105	View
2017	1	109	View
2016	2	56	View
2015	3	441	View
2014	3	262	View
2013	3	180	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

Other ACURA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
TLX	340	1,306	View
ILX	275	337	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View
MDX HYBRID	102	0	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2020 ACURA RDX

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 ACURA RDX

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 ACURA RDX

Most Affected Components

ACURA RDX - All Years Overview

ACURA RDX - Year by Year

Other ACURA Models