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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Acura RDX Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
5,018miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Acura RDX, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,018 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Gas miles is terrible sometimes I get 0-7 average gas miles when I was driving slow and fast on freeway after reseting miles per gallon. I use premium gas and I let Acura aware of problems. I filled my gas tank up again and it continues to get poor gas miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10911015, filed 2016-10, 5,018 miles

“From the time purchased there has been a hesitation/sputtering during acceleration. I took the car in during the warranty period and they said nothing could be found. It has continued for 6 years. I have read of similar problems with this model and year.”

NHTSA complaint #11472142, filed 2022-07

“My car had 9100 on RDX I needed to have my pads and rotor replaced on from brakes. I had problems with brakes at 5000 miles. When I pick up car I heard noice when pumping breaks when I was picking up vehicle and mechanic could not find anything wrong. I have talk to Acura customer service which were not helpful. I spoke to jim brown GM at ron tonkin. He stated he would talk to his manager of repairs and Acura rep about car. I have already had the radio and board replaced. Lane keep assist warning light come on 2 times and reset my software reset. The microphone replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10968227, filed 2017-03

“Vehicle constantly surges during acceleration, seems as if the transmission is bad however, it also feels as if the fuel filter is clogged. This sputter occurs at various speed. Vehicle has less than 64,000 miles. Is there a fix to this issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11428505, filed 2021-08

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202314%
202154%
20203711%
20194410%
20183444%
201734%
2016410%
201561%
201431%
201029%
200712%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura RDX

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Acura RDX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology