2019 Acura RDX
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 438
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 438 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 243 |
| 2015 | 413 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 438 |
| 2020 | 347 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
22% · 96 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Got into my car started it and the back window burst I might add it was not to cold out but the rear window wiper was on due to the rain sensor
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-12
Also filed under Structure
Engine
20% · 89 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Premature valve cover gasket oil leak and rear shock absorber oil leak at 43,818 miles At 43,818 miles on 04/25/2026, Acura dealer documented on RO XXX: "Valve cover gasket leaking - Recommend replacement $500+Tax" and "Rear Shock/Strut starting to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
Also filed under Suspension
Electrical system
9% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
Show complaint excerpts
The factory-installed LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) system on my 2019 Acura RDX has failed. The passenger-side DRL is completely inoperative, and an authorized Acura dealership documented that the driver's-side DRL is beginning to fail as well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-07
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Power train
8% · 37 reportsFuel/propulsion system
7% · 31 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019Complaint volume 438 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-07-22Fuel system, gasoline20V314000 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.
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.
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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 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...
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.
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2023-04-18Seat belts23V158000 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.
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.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...
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.
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 96 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 89 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V314000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Acura RDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Acura RDX is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura RDX?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Acura RDX have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.