Acura RDX years to avoid
The Acura RDX years to avoid are 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2021, 2017, 2018, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
2,605
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
2007–2025
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
RDX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 559 | |
| 2015 | High complaints + open investigation | 436 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 425 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 258 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 179 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 148 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 107 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 101 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 56 |
Every RDX year
Common questions
What are the worst Acura RDX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the RDX years to avoid are 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2021, 2017, 2018, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Acura RDX?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RDX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Acura RDX have?
Across all model years, the RDX has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,605 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.