2020 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 345 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (102), Visibility/Wiper (83), Engine (53).
Key takeaways
- 345 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 | 30% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 83 | 24% |
| Engine | 53 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 8% |
| Structure | 26 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 7% |
| Power Train | 22 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 6% |
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
Transfer case is leaking. Then the engine overheated. Confirmed and inspected by the dealer. No warnings prior to the incident.
Electrical System,structure - filed 2026-08-30
I am reporting recurring water intrusion into the driver-side passenger compartment of my 2020 Acura RDX following significant rainfall. This has occurred multiple times. The most recent incident occurred on August 28, 2026, following heavy rainfall. Water entered the vehicle and accumulated on the driver-side floor, ...
Electrical System,structure - filed 2026-08-30
I am reporting recurring water intrusion into my 2020 Acura RDX following significant rainfall. The first water intrusion resulted from heavy rainfall in April 2026. I did not discover the water inside the vehicle until May 1, 2026, when I found water accumulated on the driver-side floor. I filed an insurance claim af...
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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.