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2019 Acura Rdx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Rdx years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Acura Rdx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 36.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

129 reports with mileage · 309 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 89 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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5,000 miles · Feb 20, 2020
Service Brakes

2019 NEW RDX! THE CAR BRAKES SOUND HORRIBLE EVERYDAY! I HAVE BEEN PROMISED OVER 9 MONTHS ITS BEING WORKED ON. I'VE HAD THEM CHANGED 3 TIME BY THE DEALER AND STILL SQUEAKS EVERY TIME I STOP. I'M FEARING FOR MY SAFETY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND I FEEL THEY WILL FAIL SOON. IT'S A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM IF YOU GOOGLE 2…

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2019 NEW RDX! THE CAR BRAKES SOUND HORRIBLE EVERYDAY! I HAVE BEEN PROMISED OVER 9 MONTHS ITS BEING WORKED ON. I'VE HAD THEM CHANGED 3 TIME BY THE DEALER AND STILL SQUEAKS EVERY TIME I STOP. I'M FEARING FOR MY SAFETY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND I FEEL THEY WILL FAIL SOON. IT'S A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM IF YOU GOOGLE 2019 AND 2020 RDX BRAKE PROBLEMS THEY GAVE ME A $300 VISA CARD FOR MY INCONVENIENCE!!! I DON'T KNOW WHO TO TURN TO ANYMORE BECAUSE THE COMPANY DOESN'T CARE TO FIX THIS 2 YEAR OLD MODEL'S PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI #11310258

3,000 miles · Dec 2, 2019
EnginePower TrainService Brakes

I REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH MY 2019 ACURA RDX, WHERE IF: ENGINE AUTO STOP IS ENABLED, AND BRAKE HOLD IS ENABLED. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE HOLD IS ENABLED THIS PROPELLED ME TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION TODAY, WITH A 2020 LOANER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN

NHTSA ODI #11286447

500 miles · Oct 14, 2019
Service Brakes

BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY MAKE SQUEALING NOISE (SINCE NEW) THAT SOUND LIKE THE BUILT IN WEAR INDICATORS THAT ALERT YOU THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. MY SAFETY CONCERNS IS THAT I HAVE HAD TO ACCEPTED THE NOISES AS NORMAL AND IF THERE WERE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES I MOST LIKELY WILL IGNORE THE WEAR INDICATOR NOISE, LIKE THE STO…

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BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY MAKE SQUEALING NOISE (SINCE NEW) THAT SOUND LIKE THE BUILT IN WEAR INDICATORS THAT ALERT YOU THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. MY SAFETY CONCERNS IS THAT I HAVE HAD TO ACCEPTED THE NOISES AS NORMAL AND IF THERE WERE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES I MOST LIKELY WILL IGNORE THE WEAR INDICATOR NOISE, LIKE THE STORY OF THE LITTLE BOY THAT CRIED WOLF. PEOPLE RIDING IN THE CAR, HEARING THE NOISES THAT I NO LONGER NOTICE HAVE MADE COMMENTS THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECK.THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE ACURA DEALER WHO SAYS THAT IT IS A COMMON ISSUE BUT CAN NOT DO ANYTHING TILL ACURA ISSUE A FIX. I HAVE TALK TO ACURA CUSTOMER RELATIONS SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED ANY SOLUTIONS.PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ODI #11268357

100 miles · Aug 30, 2019
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other

BRAKES HAVE SQUEAKED ESP IN THE MORNINGS WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MIN OF DRIVING THE CAR EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IN OCT 2018. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY FIXES AS PER PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. NOTICED THAT BRAKES FEEL AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE WHEN YOU APPLY DEEP PRESSURE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN INTERIOR CABIN CLICKING OR RATTL…

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BRAKES HAVE SQUEAKED ESP IN THE MORNINGS WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MIN OF DRIVING THE CAR EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IN OCT 2018. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY FIXES AS PER PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. NOTICED THAT BRAKES FEEL AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE WHEN YOU APPLY DEEP PRESSURE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN INTERIOR CABIN CLICKING OR RATTLING TYPE NOISE WHEN BRAKING AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN THE CABIN.

NHTSA ODI #11252393

26,000 miles · Aug 13, 2019
EngineService BrakesSuspension

VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS, STUCK IN FIRST GEAR GOING OVER 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI #11243519

12,000 miles · Aug 6, 2019
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other

FROM MARCH 2019 TO PRESENT: WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55MPH, THE VEHICLE SLAMS ON IT'S BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY AND COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I THEN HAVE TO PUT THE RDX IN PARK, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE BEFORE I CAN ACCELERATE AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN NO OTHER CARS ARE AROUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 10 …

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FROM MARCH 2019 TO PRESENT: WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55MPH, THE VEHICLE SLAMS ON IT'S BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY AND COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I THEN HAVE TO PUT THE RDX IN PARK, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE BEFORE I CAN ACCELERATE AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN NO OTHER CARS ARE AROUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES. A COUPLE OF THE TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED, OTHER CARS HAVE HAD TO SWERVE AROUND ME TO MISS REAR ENDING ME. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHTS OR NOISES BEFORE THE CAR SLAMS ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY HAD PAIN FROM THE SEAT BELT LOCKING UP SO QUICKLY IN MY SHOULDER AND CHEST AREAS. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BOTH ACURA CORPORATE, ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHITE BEAR LAKE ACURA, AND JAY WOLFF ACURA. THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN 2 DIFFERENT STATES WITH EACH TIME THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYING "COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE". THIS VEHICLE WILL INJURE SOMEONE IF THIS ISSUE CONTINUES. THE INFOMATIVE SCREEN IS ALSO SOLID BLACK AND HAS NOT WORKED FOR THE PAST 38 DAYS. THE RADIO, NAVIGATION, BACK UP CAMERAS, ETC DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE ALSO NOT ABLE TO FIX THIS AFTER 5 TIMES IN THE SHOP.

NHTSA ODI #11242077

Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2019
Service BrakesSteeringSuspension

MY 2019 RDX AWD TWICE NOW UNDER 4600 MILES HAD STEERING LOCK UP WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. COLLISION BRAKE MITGATION SYSTEM WARNING STARTED FLASHING ON DISPLAY AND LOST CONTROL OF STEERING THE CAR! LUCKY BOTH TIMES THAT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC!! DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG THE FIRST TIME AND…

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MY 2019 RDX AWD TWICE NOW UNDER 4600 MILES HAD STEERING LOCK UP WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. COLLISION BRAKE MITGATION SYSTEM WARNING STARTED FLASHING ON DISPLAY AND LOST CONTROL OF STEERING THE CAR! LUCKY BOTH TIMES THAT I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC!! DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG THE FIRST TIME AND SAID NO RECALLS OR INCIDENTS REPORTED. HAPPENED TODAY AGAIN 7-13-29 AND HAVING CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALER.

NHTSA ODI #11231584

2,000 miles · Jun 28, 2019
Service Brakes

THE BRAKES SQUEAK LOUDLY ALL THE TIME WHEN I COME TO A STOP OR APPLY PRESSURE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND HAD THEM REPLACED ALSO CALLED ACURA CORPORATE. ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE LOOKING INTO BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE.I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS IN DANGER EVERYDAY DRIVING THIS CAR. PURCHASED…

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THE BRAKES SQUEAK LOUDLY ALL THE TIME WHEN I COME TO A STOP OR APPLY PRESSURE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND HAD THEM REPLACED ALSO CALLED ACURA CORPORATE. ITS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE LOOKING INTO BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE.I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS IN DANGER EVERYDAY DRIVING THIS CAR. PURCHASED AT ACURA OF SEATTLE.

NHTSA ODI #11223149

Mileage unknown · May 6, 2019
Electrical SystemService BrakesVisibility/wiper

SINCE PURCHASING CAR, I'VE HAD: SQUEAKY BRAKES. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. LANE DEPARTURE ISSUE. A LOT OF "FALSE POSITIVES" WHICH CAUSES CAR TO SHAKE AND SLOW DOWN - VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS DRIVING BEHIND. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. ISSUES WITH RADIO AND APPLE CARE. DOES NOT WORK INTERMIT…

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SINCE PURCHASING CAR, I'VE HAD: SQUEAKY BRAKES. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. LANE DEPARTURE ISSUE. A LOT OF "FALSE POSITIVES" WHICH CAUSES CAR TO SHAKE AND SLOW DOWN - VERY DANGEROUS WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS DRIVING BEHIND. ACURA IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT HAVE FIX. ISSUES WITH RADIO AND APPLE CARE. DOES NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. ACURA HAS DONE SOFTWARE UPDATE TO FIX BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. SQUEAKY WIPERS. WERE REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER. NEED ANOTHER REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI #11205831

Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 2019
Service Brakes

SQUEAKING AND SHAKING BRAKES SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. ACURA SAYS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON ALL 2019 RDXS YET HAS NOT PROVIDED A FIX. THIS IS UNSAFE AND NEEDS RECALLED

NHTSA ODI #11196098

Official recalls

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26V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

May 21, 2026

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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence & remedy

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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

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.

23V158000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

Mar 9, 2023

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, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Consequence & remedy

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, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

21V215000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Mar 25, 2021

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 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

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.

20V314000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 28, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can 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. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.