2020 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 348 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (102), Visibility/Wiper (83), Engine (55).
Key takeaways
- 348 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 102 | 29% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 83 | 24% |
| Engine | 55 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 8% |
| Structure | 26 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 7% |
| Power Train | 22 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5% |
| Visibility | 18 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 16 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket had failed and that the engine and head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notif...
Engine - filed 2026-10-06
The vehicle had 84400 miles at the time a blown head gasket was diagnosed by a Honda factory dealer. Was told not to drive vehicle further as sudden and catastrophic engine failure could occur. Unexpected and sudden engine failure at moderate to highway speeds, can create serious safety issues for passengers, nearby v...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-30
• The Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) bus network / FAKRA coaxial service cable connectors failed. This failure directly controls the primary infotainment assembly and the central safety display screen. The vehicle and its active components are currently intact, fully operational (with the defect present), and ...
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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.