2020 Acura RDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 348 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

39/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2020 Acura RDX

The 2020 Acura RDX shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

348

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….

NHTSA #21V215000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly

An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023….

NHTSA #23V158000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…

NHTSA #23V858000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

NHTSA #24V064000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…

NHTSA #26V332000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Acura RDX

Based on 348 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Visibility/wiper

Engine

Structure

Electrical System

Power Train

Service Brakes

Visibility

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Acura RDX — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 348 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2019, 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.