2019 Acura RDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 9%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Acura RDX, 9% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wen I turn the radio the radio play for 1 day after one day I have to unplug the car battery and reset the radio because the radio don't work it is saying that the radio is not abeloble sow I have to disconet de battery every other day and reset the radio for the radio could work even wend Acura send the new update on 9/18/2019 sow this”
NHTSA complaint #11267549, filed 2019-10, 8,000 miles“The above mentioned vehicle was leased in march 2019. I have recently experienced issues with the infotainment system that comes standard with my vehicle. The screen is going black and not responding while the vehicle is in motion on a bridge. This is causing my bluetooth, blindspot assist, navigation, and entire computer system to malfunction. I am also having issues with the vehicle starting. It was at one point I was told to place my key near the start button in order for the vehicle to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278699, filed 2019-11, 9,900 miles“Driving for 15 minutes engine stopped while going up a very busy bridge on I-10 - started shaking and flashing no brakes no steering contact dealer. Coasted to construction area on top of bridge as to not be hit by 18 wheelers. The vehicle was out of warranty by 1200 miles ... That's ridiculous”
NHTSA complaint #11329712, filed 2020-06, 51,200 miles“The engine shut down in the middle of an intersection in traffic, while in motion. The car refused to start up again, indicating a transmission failure. The car also refused to shut down, and the electronics are confused. This is the third incident that I had with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11127942, filed 2018-09, 1,600 miles“Voice recognition with apple carplay and 3rd party apps fails to function which can lead to driver distraction resulting in collisions. This is an apple issue, not an Acura issue. Third party apps for apple carplay have been released several weeks ago from this date but voice recognition will not work with them, at least in the 2019 Acura RDX (listed as compatible) and most likely all vehicles that do not have touchscreens. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142625, filed 2018-10, 2,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033180May 18, 2026Over The Air Update - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of downloading and installing Over the Air System Updates. System Updates contain upgrades…
- 11012814Dec 18, 2024Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the…
- 10251896Mar 12, 2024Service Bulletin - The MIL is flashing with a loss of power. This is most common in hot, humid regions, or after a period of rainfall. Humid air within the intake passage may…
- 10239706Jul 17, 2023Service Bulletin - The client may notice a loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency…
- 10238231Jun 23, 2023Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the…
- 10238229Jun 23, 2023Dealer Message - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media oriented…
- 10219540Aug 23, 2022Service bulletin - As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be updated using Over The Air updates. If the customer needs to…
- 10219515Aug 10, 2022"Dealer message - Audio sound stops and No Audio Connection message appears in the audio display. NOTE: This is not related to MOST ring break conditions."
- 10219513Aug 8, 2022Customer letter - Our records indicate that a Product Update has not been completed on this vehicle . The audio/information screen may show the clock being off by 1 hour. To…
- 10215481Jun 6, 2022"Notice - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The date for updating…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 7 | 29% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9% |
| 2020 | 27 | 8% |
| 2019 | 39 | 9% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 18 | 23% |
| 2016 | 8 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Acura RDX
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
114 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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