2020 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
- 347
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 347 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
24% · 83 reportsEngine
16% · 54 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My SUV has been in service over 15 times stemming from electrical issues with the dash harness, multi times for loss of power while driving, loss of infotainment systems, and piping noise coming from the speakers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-24
Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control
The vehicle had 84400 miles at the time a blown head gasket was diagnosed by a Honda factory dealer. Was told not to drive vehicle further as sudden and catastrophic engine failure could occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-06
My RDX experienced a water-intrusion failure involving the panoramic sunroof drainage system and associated electrical components.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
8% · 27 reportsStructure
7% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Service brakes
7% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Show complaint excerpts
On April 18, 2023 driving thru shopping center parking lot, WITHOUT WARNING car suddenly jerked right, accelerated, while brakes, steering wheel, gears locked. Ended crashing thru the wall of a structure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-23
Also filed under Steering and vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020Complaint volume 347 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 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,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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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
2020 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 83 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V158000 · Seat belts
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Acura RDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Acura RDX is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura RDX?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 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.