2020 Acura RDX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 7%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Acura RDX, 7% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When backing out of my driveway and turning wheel to the left I get two loud popping noises from behind me. Other online reports identify this as a problem with the sunroof. I also have instances where the sunroof does not fully close unless I repush the close button. Dealer rep suggested this is most likely due to an issue with the sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #11498956, filed 2022-12“Opened my Acura RDX car door, sat down, closed the door - and then my rear windshield shattered and collapsed into my trunk. I knew of no damage to it - the car is a 2020, relatively new - This incident caught me my complete surprise. Searched on internet, and see similar complaints from other Acura owners about exploding rear windshields after closing driver side door.”
NHTSA complaint #11450324, filed 2022-02“Our 2020 Acura RDX windshield spontaneously shattered. After reading a bulletin that this is a common issue we contacted our local dealer. We were told it was not a recall and was not covered. We contacted Acura to speak about the issue and were told we could take it to a dealer to determine if a small portion would be covered but even that was not a guarantee. This is an obvious issue with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11568376, filed 2024-01“Rear windshield shattered while parked and the car was not running. There was a bulletin only at the time. Called customer service. They advised to submit an insurance claim, which I didn’t do. The dealership disputed with them and ended up replacing it at their cost. Later several others in the area experienced the same thing. Acura acknowledged there was a problem with the rear windshield defroster. I still have pieces of glass within the hatch.”
NHTSA complaint #11542309, filed 2023-09““I went to my garage to get my car and off to work supposedly, I put my bag inside the car back set and close it after that I heard a crinkling and shattering noise. When I checked around I saw the rear windshield of my car is totally shattered before I get in the vehicle and before starting. It sounded as if something was in the rear of the vehicle. The entire rear window glass was shattered. There was no impact, no foreign object hit it, etc. It simply shattered while sitting in the driveway, with the vehicle off, when I closed the door. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510802, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 11024891Oct 17, 2025"Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting…
- 11018501May 10, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area…
- 11018015Apr 25, 2025Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area…
- 10249203Jan 17, 2024Service Bulletin - A pop noise from the rear roof area occurs when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline. It was determined that, in some cases, the panoramic roof…
- 10240776Aug 11, 2023Service Bulletin - Pop noise from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to panoramic roof frame mounting bolts unable to maintain the…
- 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…
- 10239510Jul 17, 2023Service Bulletin - The client notices loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check…
- 10237173May 23, 2023Service Bulletin - A driver can notice loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check…
- 10216899Jul 21, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the…
- 10216871Jul 5, 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 10 | 9% |
| 2020 | 26 | 7% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Acura RDX
103 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
102 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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