2025 Acura RDX Problems
Compared with other Acura RDX years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Steering (23 complaints, median 2,200 mi).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,100miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 21 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Acura RDX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2025 Acura RDX. The part named most often is steering, with 23 complaints (77% of the total), followed by lane departure (15) and brakes (14). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering23 77%
- Lane departure15 50%
- Brakes14 47%
- Electrical system5 17%
- Other or unknown2 6.7%
- Engine1 3.3%
- Tires1 3.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.3%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “As I was turning a corner, my steering wheel completely locked up on me. I was stuck in the middle of the street trying to get my car to turn into our driveway. Thankfully, I was able to alert incoming traffic through my horn that I was there and stuck. This could’ve been a near death experience and I am uncomfortable driving any Acuras at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11658791, filed 2025-05Lane departure: “While driving around a curve with the LKAS system engaged the steering wheel locked up causing me to move into the next lane. Many warning lights came on, e.g., Stop brake system malfunction. LKAS malfunction etc. My safety was compromised and I had to pull over and shut the car off. My car is currently at the dealer. They said the power steering mechanism malfunctioned and needs replacing. They had to order the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #11668957, filed 2025-06Brakes: “For the third time now, my steering has locked up and sent my 2025 Acura RDX into limp mode. It is a major safety concern because the car steering locks up and or tries to turn. The first time it occured I almost went into a field because the car was trying to turn right while in the middle of a LH corner at 55mph. The second time was on a country road at around 40-50mph with no shoulder, and this most recent time on a straight country road at 50mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669601, filed 2025-06Electrical system: “I own a 2025 Acura RDX with an open EPS recall involving potential loss of power steering assist due to improper software calibration. I live in Bozeman, Montana, far from the nearest Acura dealer. Acura customer care and escalated supervisor offered no reasonable accommodation. Completing this safety recall requires substantial long-distance travel and lease mileage to repair a manufacturer defect. I am submitting this complaint regarding recall remedy access and owner burden.”
NHTSA complaint #11733113, filed 2026-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Acura RDX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.0% risk |
| RDX · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Acura RDX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V582000Sep 5, 2025Steering › Electric power assist systemCovers: Acura RDX 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power…
Recall details for the 2025 Acura RDX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 11028529Jan 21, 2026Electrical system. Over the Air System Update - System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. Information about the various…
- 11023274Sep 17, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
- 11018501May 10, 2025Body and structure. Dealer 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. Clients may describe…
- 11018015Apr 25, 2025Body and structure. Dealer 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. Clients may describe…
Other model years of the Acura RDX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 2,100 | 1 | 5 | 23 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 12 | 16,500 | 2 | 5 | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 24 | 18,994 | 2 | 5 | 24 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 31 | 8,000 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 117 | 30,000 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 87 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 351 | 6,350 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 441 | 11,161 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 78 | 6,500 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 33 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 80 | 13,500 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 43 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 41 | 25,500 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 35 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 416 | 55,000 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 89 · More | Rising |
| 2014 | 244 | 60,000 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 162 | 47,500 | 3 | — | 23 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2012 | 15 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Rising |
| 2011 | 16 | 65,335 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 22 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 2009 | 15 | 33,899 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Rising |
| 2008 | 33 | 60,000 | 3 | — | 19 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2007 | 53 | 68,057 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Acura RDX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2025 Acura RDX as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Acura RDX is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 23 complaints (77% of the total), followed by lane departure with 15.
Has the 2025 Acura RDX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Acura RDX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Acura RDX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Acura RDX get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Acura RDX (RDX AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Acura RDX reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,100 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.