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2025 Acura RDX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Acura RDX sits mid-pack among RDX years: 67 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 67, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Steering leads the complaint categories with 23 reports (34% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

67

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other RDX years?

RDX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted559 complaints2007: 70 complaints2008: 39 complaints2009: 16 complaints2010: 26 complaints2011: 21 complaints2012: 19 complaints2013: 179 complaints2014: 258 complaints2015: 436 complaints2016: 56 complaints2017: 107 complaints2018: 101 complaints2019: 559 complaints2020: 425 complaints2021: 148 complaints2022: 41 complaints2023: 24 complaints2024: 13 complaints2025: 67 complaints
RDX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Acura RDX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering2334%
Driver Assistance1827%
Brakes1421%
Electrical System57%
Tires & Wheels23%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Engine11%
Other11%
Speed Control11%
Transmission11%

Does the 2025 Acura RDX have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V582000SteeringSeptember 5, 2025 · 17,330 units

Defect

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 steering assist.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 18, 2025 · crash

“I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 18, 2025 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 3, 2025

“I was going around a curve at 20mph and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and so did my brakes and I ended up in a ditch. I took a picture of all the alerts that came up on the vehicle.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 18, 2025 · crash

“While driving on the highway, without warning the tire tread separated from the rim causing danger to myself. Luckily I was able to pull to the side of the highway to await assistance. State police was called and the car was eventually towed to the dealership. The entire tire literally separated…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 3, 2026

2025 Acura RDX — common questions

Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?

It is close to typical for the RDX: 67 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2025 RDX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (23 complaints), driver assistance (18 complaints), brakes (14 complaints).

Does the 2025 Acura RDX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Acura RDX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Acura RDX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the RDX years to avoid are 2019, 2015, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2021, 2017, 2018, 2016. The cleanest record among RDX years belongs to 2024.

How safe is the 2025 Acura RDX?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Acura RDX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.