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2025 Acura RDXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 68 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
68
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 68 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

pebbles impact puncture ac condenser the refrigerant leaks

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

23 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering23 (34%)
Brakes14 (21%)
Lane Departure: Assist10 (15%)
Electrical5 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (4%)
Lane Departure: Warning3 (4%)
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist2 (3%)
Other2 (3%)

2025 Acura RDX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura RDX, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura RDX, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lane Departure: Assist Issues

Lane Departure: Assist complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura RDX, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: assist-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura RDX, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V582000Oct 2025

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2025 Acura RDX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Acura RDX is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2025 Acura RDX vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

68

Class avg

44

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 68 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Acura RDX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Acura RDX is related to the steering, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?
The 2025 Acura RDX has 68 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Acura RDX?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Acura RDX 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Acura RDX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Acura RDX has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura RDX problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Acura RDX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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