2019 Acura RDX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
436 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
11,161 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 129 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 140 of 436 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 34 | 7.8% |
| Engine operation | 24 | 5.5% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 3.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 140 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 96 |
| Engine | 89 |
| Electrical System | 38 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Structure:Body | 22 |
Unknown Or Other: 140; Visibility/Wiper: 96; Engine: 89; Electrical System: 38; Power Train: 37; Fuel/Propulsion System: 31; Service Brakes: 22; Structure:Body: 22
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 89 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 23 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 89; 25,000 to 49,999: 23; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (89). 307 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 88 |
| 2025 | 74 |
| 2026 | 65 |
2018: 8; 2019: 67; 2020: 41; 2021: 28; 2022: 32; 2023: 33; 2024: 88; 2025: 74; 2026: 65
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 34 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11122852 · 2018-08-27 (August 27, 2018)
WHILE LOADING ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE SUV, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE TAILGATE ACTIVATED AND CLOSED, PINNING ME BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE TAILGATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAILGATE ON THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED AT A DIFFERENT TIME, STRIKING MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE TAILGATE FAILED TO REVERSE ITS CLOSING MOTION WHEN ENCOUNTERING INTERFERENCE.
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11122852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11127942 · 2018-09-06 (September 6, 2018)
THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION IN TRAFFIC, WHILE IN MOTION. THE CAR REFUSED TO START UP AGAIN, INDICATING A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR ALSO REFUSED TO SHUT DOWN, AND THE ELECTRONICS ARE CONFUSED. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT THAT I HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11127942 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11127957 · 2018-09-06 (September 6, 2018)
REAR SEATBELTS ARE NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN. THERE IS A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE SEATBELT AND THE CHILD (5 YEAR OLD AND 9 YEAR OLD). FOR THE 9 YEAR OLD THE SEATBELT CROSSES HIS FACE. IT IS ANCHORED TOO HIGH AND TOO FAR FORWARD FROM THE SEAT,. THE SEATBELT CANNOT BE ADJUSTED AND THE SEATBACK CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE ACURA MANUAL SHOWS A PICTURE OF A GAP AND STATED THIS IS NOT SAFE (IN AN EXAMPLE WHEN YOU HAVE ADJUSTABLE SEATS - TO NOT ADJUST WHERE IT CREATES A BIG GAP). WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, THE DEALER WOULD NOT LET ME L…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11127957 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11130066 · 2018-09-18 (September 18, 2018)
THE REAR HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSES AND FAILS TO REVERSE WHEN ENCOUNTERING RESISTANCE, WHILE IT IS STATIONARY. I WAS BENT OVER THE REAR BUMPER LOADING ITEMS WHEN SUDDENLY THE REAR HATCH CLOSED ON TOP OF ME. I SQUEEZED OUT AND THE HATCH CLOSED. THE HATCH ALSO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED, HITTING MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE HATCH UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED WHEN ONLY THE SHOPPING CART WAS NEAR THE REAR BUMPER. THE LOCAL ACURA SERVICE MANAGER DUPLICATED THAT THE HATCH WILL NOT REVERSE WHEN ENCOUNTERING SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE. THE SERVICE DE…
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11130066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11138815 · 2018-10-06 (October 6, 2018)
THE ELECTRONICS ON THE VEHICLE - THE PHONE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RADIO - FREEZE UP AND WON'T FUNCTION. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM'S KEYPAD DOESN'T WORK. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOW A FREQUENT PROBLEM ON 2019 ACURA RDX'S
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11138815 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11142625 · 2018-10-25 (October 25, 2018)
VOICE RECOGNITION WITH APPLE CARPLAY AND 3RD PARTY APPS FAILS TO FUNCTION WHICH CAN LEAD TO DRIVER DISTRACTION RESULTING IN COLLISIONS. THIS IS AN APPLE ISSUE, NOT AN ACURA ISSUE. THIRD PARTY APPS FOR APPLE CARPLAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED SEVERAL WEEKS AGO FROM THIS DATE BUT VOICE RECOGNITION WILL NOT WORK WITH THEM, AT LEAST IN THE 2019 ACURA RDX (LISTED AS COMPATIBLE) AND MOST LIKELY ALL VEHICLES THAT DO NOT HAVE TOUCHSCREENS. I HAVE DONE EXHAUSTIVE TESTING ON THIS ISSUE AND REPORTED IT TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF APPLE THAT APPLECARE WILL ALLOW M…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11142625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11150651 · 2018-11-09 (November 9, 2018)
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DETECT VEHICLE IN FRONT, NEAR COLLISION. LOOKS TO BE RELATED TO SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE AS OTHER INSTRUMENTATION ALSO APPEARED TO HANG/PAUSE. VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD WITHOUT A WORKING HORN
Owner-reported narrative. 440 miles reported. Look up ODI 11150651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11160804 · 2018-12-11 (December 11, 2018)
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE RANDOM FAILURES, AT VARIOUS TIMES SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING. FUNCTIONALITY CAN SOMETIMES BE RESTORED BY STOPPING THE CAR AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE MUST SIT FOR HOURS WITH ENGINE OFF TO RESTORE FUNCTIONALITY. SYSTEM FAILURES INCLUDE DASHBOARD LIGHTING, VEHICLE DISPLAY SCREEN, AND HEADS-UP DISPLAY. NUMERIOUS DEALER VISITS HAVE PROVIDED NO SOLUTION TILL TODAY WHEN I WAS INFORMED THAT THAT THIS IS A SOFTWARE ISSUE AND THAT A SOFTWARE VEHICLE UPDATE IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE, HAS NOT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11160804 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V314000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2020-05-28 (May 28, 2020)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can 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. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V215000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2021-03-25 (March 25, 2021)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: 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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V158000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 2023-03-09 (March 9, 2023)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Consequence: 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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2023-12-18 (December 18, 2023)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: 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 are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V332000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
Reported: 2026-05-21 (May 21, 2026)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: 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 recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign record ↗