2015 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (343), Air Bags (33), Visibility/Wiper (21).
Key takeaways
- 415 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 343 | 83% |
| Air Bags | 33 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 21 | 5% |
| Structure | 10 | 2% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1% |
| Power Train | 4 | 1% |
| Engine | 3 | 1% |
| Steering | 3 | 1% |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-13
I have experienced the following situations while driving: •At night, drivers approaching from the opposite direction signal me to turn on my headlights, even though my headlights are already on. •In rainy conditions, I often have to pull over because I cannot adequately see the road markings. •Recently, while driving ...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-09
My 2015 Acura RDX Technology package has been having very dim headlights. I have replaced the bulbs in the car which provided no remedy. I then had the bulbs replaced with LED lights which are more bright than the original lights with no remedy. The danger is to me and the occupants of the vehicle as you can not see mo...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-05
The low beam headlights are very dim at night time. An extreme safety issue. I had to occasionally use the high beam headlamps for proper visibility. I had the bulbs replaced and the brightness did not improve at all. I spoke with the service department at the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and was advised ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.