2015 Acura RDX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 344about this part
- Share
- 83%of 416 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 344 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Acura RDX, 83% of the 416 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The low beam headlights on this car are dangerously dim. I replaced the halogen bulbs twice and even did a third replacement using LED bulbs. Nothing helps. I see many, many similar complaints here. This will cause an accident if something isn't done. It's clearly a problem with the vehicle. Acura has already recalled similar models. The need to do a recall on the 2015 RDX too!”
NHTSA complaint #11383860, filed 2020-12, 125,000 miles“Light output of 2015 Acura RDX is very low due to bad foil in projector headlights. I have swtiched bulbs but that did not make much different. This is a safety hazard to drive at night with poor visibility. I talked to Acura dealer and they refused to replace it since there is not recall for this particular issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11323227, filed 2020-05, 43,000 miles“The headlight low beams are not bright enough. Night time driving on the road without street lights, the visibility can only reach about one vehicle ahead. For instance, we were driving 60miles/hour on I-94 without any street lights nor lane mark reflectors, we were unable to see 50ft in front of us. This creates a very dangerous situation. Photo were unable to provide since we were just trying to stay alive driving in the dark.”
NHTSA complaint #11396188, filed 2021-02, 50 miles“My 2015 RDX headlights are so dim that driving it at night is a major safety hazard. I have replace my bulbs 3 times and even upgraded them to LED's and the problem dtill exist. I took it to my local Acura dealership and they replaced the bulbs and suggested I needed a new housing. They installed the new housing and it still isn't any better. I've spent over $1000 trying to remedy the issue. The dealership wants $2200 to replace the headlamp assemblies. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396087, filed 2021-02, 88,000 miles“Please refer to previous Acura headlight recalls, 14v323000 & 15v301000. I have the exact same problem with my 2015 Acura RDX. Night time driving is dangerous. Since headlight low beam output is so low, have to drive around with high beams on. I have read a lot of the same complaints on Acura forums. Acura dealer offers to replace them but they can't. Headlights are on national backorder. That tells me it is a much bigger problem then they will admit. Please investigate this safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11407416, filed 2021-04, 55,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 344 | 83% |
| 2014 | 163 | 67% |
| 2013 | 89 | 55% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2015 Acura RDX
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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