2020 Acura RDX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 104about this part
- Share
- 30%of 351 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,125miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Acura RDX, 30% of the 351 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,125 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car came to sudden stop when crossing a intersection with train tracks in them collision avoidance system came on their was no other car around me except for metal train rails to make sensor react. Their was no one behind me but could have caused major accident. The vehicle was in a metropolitan area and on city streets with no bad weather.”
NHTSA complaint #11363788, filed 2020-10, 5,500 miles“The information system fails to update and the screen goes blank which turns off the backup camera. My wife is disabled due to neck and back issues and needs the camera to operate the vehicle. Dealer says the possible solution is to remove the the battery cables. My wife is 63 and is not able to do this. We have tried the update five times. The dealer replaced the wiring harnesses and it just failed again. The service tech. Says there are hundreds of Acura s that do this”
NHTSA complaint #11355436, filed 2020-09, 200 miles“When traveling at 70-75 MPH on highway, my engine light came on. The car suddenly started to decelerate until I could only go 25-30 MPH (no matter how much I pressed the gas pedal). I had to drive about 5 mins. Like this (with my 4-way flashers on), as cars passed around me at high speed, until I could find a suitable place to pull over on the shoulder. Once safely on the shoulder and stopped, I shut off the car, waited about 2 minutes, then restarted the car - then everything seemed to be fine. I drove home without incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351036, filed 2020-08, 750 miles“Back up camera does not work as intended in the dark. On changing gear selector to reverse, the back up image is almost completely black with a slight reflection of the reverse lights on the black top. Once a proximity sensor is triggered (e.g. Pedestrian walks up close to the car), then the camera switches into dark mode, and the image is appropriately illuminated for adequate visualization of surroundings. In attached pictures it is noted that a proximity sensor has to be triggered by a person walking close to the car, before which they are not visible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405844, filed 2021-03, 10,000 miles“I went to my car, got in and shut the door. Immediately I heard an explosion behind me. It was my rear lift gate window. The glass burst into thousands of pieces & could have hit someone outside & myself. It was inspected by myself & others. There were no cracks or damage prior. I tried contacting the dealership with no response. No warning lamps.”
NHTSA complaint #11739990, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 33% |
| 2023 | 4 | 17% |
| 2022 | 11 | 35% |
| 2021 | 31 | 27% |
| 2020 | 104 | 30% |
| 2019 | 142 | 32% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 10% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2020 Acura RDX
102 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
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