2019 Acura RDX Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX.

20182020
Complaints
549
per 10K Sold
87.3
US Sales
62,876
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Acura RDX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#195 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:55,000 mi
#283 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:12,367 mi
#335 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:8,304 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Acura RDX.

Wipers & Visibility
95
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,000
Engine Problems
83
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,367
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,304
Transmission / Drivetrain
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,491
Fuel System
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,824
Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,282
Body Structure
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,675
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,149
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,857
Visibility
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,388
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5,250
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,900
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
11,500
Visibility:Windshield
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,987
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric:Software/Programming
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Acura RDX

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,563,625 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

23V158000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~448,613 affected

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.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

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.

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2019 Acura RDX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Acura RDX reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2019 Acura RDX has 549 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 95 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Acura RDX?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (95 complaints, avg 55,000 mi); Engine Problems (83 complaints, avg 12,367 mi); Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 8,304 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Acura RDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,645 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Acura RDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,563,625 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Acura RDX?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2019 Acura RDX shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura RDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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