2025 Acura RDX

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2025 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:19.081Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura RDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2007: 53 complaints 2007 2008: 33 complaints 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 161 complaints 2013 2014: 239 complaints 2015: 405 complaints 2016: 40 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 431 complaints 2019 2020: 338 complaints 2021: 102 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 29 complaints 2025
2025: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
200753
200833
200915
201022
201116
201215
2013161
2014239
2015405
201640
201773
201875
2019431
2020338
2021102
202230
202319
202410
202529

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

23 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH
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I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250423

SERVICE BRAKES

14 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.

LANE DEPARTURE

10 of 29 total reports mention: lane departure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250423

LANE DEPARTURE

3 of 29 total reports mention: lane departure.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250423

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20251020 — steering

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles.

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.

Campaign 25V582000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V582000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2015 ■ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 79% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Acura RDX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.