2019 Acura RDX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Acura RDX, 1% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“Acura has a television ad where they aim the Acura RDX headlights directly at the viewer. It is painful, even on tv. These headlights violate the un treaty on torture. Acura must immediately recall these headlights and replace with soft, incandescent bulbs that do not cause psychological torture and eye damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11190644, filed 2019-03“The factory-installed LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) system on my 2019 Acura RDX has failed. The passenger-side DRL is completely inoperative, and an authorized Acura dealership documented that the driver's-side DRL is beginning to fail as well. The affected components are available for inspection upon request dealership has declined to provide further documents and American Honda Moto Daytime Running Lights are a safety-related exterior lighting system designed to improve vehicle visibility to other motorists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762633, filed 2026-09“Technology systems experience random failures, at various times sometimes when driving. Functionality can sometimes be restored by stopping the car and restarting the engine. Sometimes the vehicle must sit for hours with engine off to restore functionality. System failures include dashboard lighting, vehicle display screen, and heads-up display. Numerious dealer visits have provided no solution till today when I was informed that that this is a software issue and that a software vehicle update is required. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160804, filed 2018-12Related service bulletins
- 10251895Mar 10, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand…
- 10250737Feb 15, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand…
- 10250332Feb 1, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand…
- 10249204Jan 17, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand…
- 10248680Jan 4, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand…
- 10246412Nov 27, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better…
- 10244664Oct 30, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better…
Exterior 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 2019 Acura RDX
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
114 complaintsEngine
91 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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