2023 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 18% |
| Engine | 4 | 18% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 14% |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% |
| Structure | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-21
On 8-20-26, my RDX was stolen while legally parked in front of our home, only 10 days after I traded in my previous 2017 RDX for this vehicle. I am a repeat Acura RDX owner, having also previously owned a 2008 RDX. I did not experience or become aware of this vulnerability on either of those earlier generation vehicles...
Visibility - filed 2026-07-28
The contact owns a 2023 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and retrieving an item from the front driver’s side door; after closing the door, the rear glass exploded without impact. The dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled. Upon investigation, the contact discovered...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-18
GPS has stopped working. This affects navigation safety. Also, creates clock error and compass error. It's dangerous to get lost and disoriented. This is a common problem in many Acuras. Needs to be a recall.
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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.