2025 Acura RDX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Acura RDX.

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Complaints
64
per 10K Sold
19.4
US Sales
32,945
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Acura RDX Problems

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

#122 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:3,667 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Brakes

#310 complaints

Lane Departure: Assist

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Acura RDX.

Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,667
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Acura RDX

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~17,330 vehicles.

25V582000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~17,330 affected

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.

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2025 Acura RDX — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Acura RDX has 64 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Acura RDX?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (22 complaints, avg 3,667 mi); Brakes (14 complaints); Lane Departure: Assist (10 complaints). 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 2025 Acura RDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 3,667 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Acura RDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Acura RDX include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2025 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 17,330 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 2025 Acura RDX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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