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2025 Acura Rdx

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Lane Departure. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2025
Lane DepartureService BrakesSteering

Driving 45mph. In a slight curve. Steering wheel power steering stops working. Car pulls to right into other lane of traffic. Brakes seem to apply like car is avoiding something. Multiple warnings come on. Like steering problem , lane keep assist failure. Brake system problem road departure problem. Car barely will steer. Limp…

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Driving 45mph. In a slight curve. Steering wheel power steering stops working. Car pulls to right into other lane of traffic. Brakes seem to apply like car is avoiding something. Multiple warnings come on. Like steering problem , lane keep assist failure. Brake system problem road departure problem. Car barely will steer. Limped along to stop. Cut off car and back on and steering came back in. Start driving and braking problem notification comes back on. Braking seems ok other than the wearing. Could have been real bad if other car was coming in other lane.

NHTSA ODI #11664748

Mileage unknown · May 30, 2025
Service BrakesSteeringVehicle Speed Control

I was going from an on ramp to the hwy traveling approx 55 mph and my rdx lost power, the steering wheel either locked up or lost all power steering and warning beeps started and so did lights and brake warning systems. I was able to get it a few feet onto the shoulder of the HWY. after calling Roadside assistance and turning …

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I was going from an on ramp to the hwy traveling approx 55 mph and my rdx lost power, the steering wheel either locked up or lost all power steering and warning beeps started and so did lights and brake warning systems. I was able to get it a few feet onto the shoulder of the HWY. after calling Roadside assistance and turning the car off and back on I was able to get the steering wheel to turn freely again and pulled my car further off the hwy to safeth warning messages that popped up Brake system - "Brake system problem. Brake Performance may be reduces see your dealer Lane Keeping Assist System problem- see your dealer Collision mitigation Braking system problem- see your dealer Low spped Braking control problem. In googling this issue its a known issue on 2025 RDX and had caused some accidents. Some people have had it happen to them in 2 2025 RDX's since Jan and their loaner did it to them. There needs to be a reall on this

NHTSA ODI #11663933

Mileage unknown · May 14, 2025
Lane DepartureService BrakesSteering

As I was navigating a turn onto a highway on-ramp, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated or attempted to brake autonomously, accompanied by a sudden loss of power steering assist. This created a hazardous situation, nearly causing a collision with the guardrail. After safely bringing the vehicle to a stop, the dashboard illumin…

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As I was navigating a turn onto a highway on-ramp, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated or attempted to brake autonomously, accompanied by a sudden loss of power steering assist. This created a hazardous situation, nearly causing a collision with the guardrail. After safely bringing the vehicle to a stop, the dashboard illuminated with numerous warning lights and messages such as: Electric Power Steering System Problem. Steering Assist Not Available. Do Not Drive. Brake System Problem. Brake performance may be reduced. See your dealer. Lane Keeping Assist System Problem. See your dealer. Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem. See your dealer. Road Departure Mitigation System Problem. See your dealer. Low Speed Braking Control Problem. See your dealer. The power steering light and brake system lights came on. This incident occurred on April 12, 2025 and then occurred again on April 20th. The dealer took the vehicle in on May 9th and told me they can not reproduce the problem. This has the potential to cause life threatening injuries or even death.

NHTSA ODI #11660900

Mileage unknown · May 4, 2025
Power TrainService BrakesSteering

As I was turning a corner, my steering wheel completely locked up on me. I was stuck in the middle of the street trying to get my car to turn into our driveway. Thankfully, I was able to alert incoming traffic through my horn that I was there and stuck. This could’ve been a near death experience and I am uncomfortable driving an…

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As I was turning a corner, my steering wheel completely locked up on me. I was stuck in the middle of the street trying to get my car to turn into our driveway. Thankfully, I was able to alert incoming traffic through my horn that I was there and stuck. This could’ve been a near death experience and I am uncomfortable driving any Acuras at this time.

NHTSA ODI #11658791

Official recalls

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25V582000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Sep 5, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

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NHTSA investigations

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