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2020 Acura RDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 334 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Acura RDX

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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39/100

Avoid This Year — 2020 Acura RDX

The 2020 Acura RDX is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
334
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Acura RDX (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Acura dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V215000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V158000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Acura RDX

Based on 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
91
Visibility/wiper
65
Engine
30
Structure
24
Power Train
21
Service Brakes
20
Electrical System
18
Visibility
16
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Acura RDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 238 complaints 2015 405 complaints 2016 39 complaints 2017 73 complaints 2018 73 complaints 2019 424 complaints 2020 334 complaints 2021 100 complaints 2022 29 complaints 2023 19 complaints 2024 10 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Acura RDX

Is the 2020 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Acura RDX has 5 recalls and 334 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Acura RDX have?
The 2020 Acura RDX has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Acura RDX are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Engine, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Acura RDX safe to buy?
The 2020 Acura RDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Acura RDX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Acura RDX are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.