ACURA RDX 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

454
Complaints
116
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

454 Complaints 116 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

116 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V858000 SAFETY RECALL
2.5M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ACURA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: KGC, KGD
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V158000 SAFETY RECALL
448.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2023
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Potential Risk:
An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ACURA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD
Notice Date: Apr 18, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2023
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V215000 SAFETY RECALL
624.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ACURA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: Multiple Codes
Notice Date: May 18, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V314000 SAFETY RECALL
136K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 28, 2020
Safety Issue:

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ACURA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ACURA
Notice Date: Jul 22, 2020
Recall Date: May 28, 2020

Consumer Complaints

454 Complaints
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11433354 Other
Sep 17, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

For the second time, while accelerating in rainy conditions, the engine lost all power and went into limp mode. The check engine light came on and blinked. I was able to pull over and turn the car off and then back on the the check engine light was gone.

Corrective Action:

For the second time, while accelerating in rainy conditions, the engine lost all power and went into limp mode. The check engine light came on and blinked. I was able to pull over and turn the car off and then back on the the check engine light was gone.

Additional Notes:

For the second time, while accelerating in rainy conditions, the engine lost all power and went into limp mode. The check engine light came on and blinked. I was able to pull over and turn the car off and then back on the the check engine light was gone.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11433354
Notice Date: Sep 17, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11430292 Other
Aug 24, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that upon exiting a highway and coming to a stop light, the vehicle would not accelerate above 25 MPH without warning. The contact was able to reach his destination and after explaining the failure to a friend; he was informed that his vehicle had gone into limp mode. Upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal driving operation. The contact hooked up his vehicle to a scanner and no fault codes were found. The contact then called the manufacturer where he was informed that this failure was a known issue and that he would have to take the vehicle to the dealer three times after experiencing each failure. The contact was not informed as to what would happen after the third visit to the dealer. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it had yet to be diagnosed and remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that upon exiting a highway and coming to a stop light, the vehicle would not accelerate above 25 MPH without warning. The contact was able to reach his destination and after explaining the failure to a friend; he was informed that his vehicle had gone into limp mode. Upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal driving operation. The contact hooked up his vehicle to a scanner and no fault codes were found. The contact then called the manufacturer where he was informed that this failure was a known issue and that he would have to take the vehicle to the dealer three times after experiencing each failure. The contact was not informed as to what would happen after the third visit to the dealer. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it had yet to be diagnosed and remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that upon exiting a highway and coming to a stop light, the vehicle would not accelerate above 25 MPH without warning. The contact was able to reach his destination and after explaining the failure to a friend; he was informed that his vehicle had gone into limp mode. Upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal driving operation. The contact hooked up his vehicle to a scanner and no fault codes were found. The contact then called the manufacturer where he was informed that this failure was a known issue and that he would have to take the vehicle to the dealer three times after experiencing each failure. The contact was not informed as to what would happen after the third visit to the dealer. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it had yet to be diagnosed and remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11430292
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11430179 Other
Aug 23, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I was driving in the rain on a dark desolate road. The engine began to malfunction, suddenly losing most power. The car would only go up to 20mph. I believe this condition is known as “limp mode”. Simultaneously the “check engine” light was illuminated. When I pulled off the road I shut the car off. I waited a couple of minutes and restarted the car. The condition miraculously disappeared. This was a very frightening experience because it happened on a major highway in the middle of the night.

Corrective Action:

I was driving in the rain on a dark desolate road. The engine began to malfunction, suddenly losing most power. The car would only go up to 20mph. I believe this condition is known as “limp mode”. Simultaneously the “check engine” light was illuminated. When I pulled off the road I shut the car off. I waited a couple of minutes and restarted the car. The condition miraculously disappeared. This was a very frightening experience because it happened on a major highway in the middle of the night.

Additional Notes:

I was driving in the rain on a dark desolate road. The engine began to malfunction, suddenly losing most power. The car would only go up to 20mph. I believe this condition is known as “limp mode”. Simultaneously the “check engine” light was illuminated. When I pulled off the road I shut the car off. I waited a couple of minutes and restarted the car. The condition miraculously disappeared. This was a very frightening experience because it happened on a major highway in the middle of the night.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11430179
Notice Date: Aug 23, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11429637 Other
Aug 18, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Today, when accelerating on an onramp, merging into interstate traffic, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to about 30mph. Traffic, including a semi, was approaching at a higher rate of speed. I was able to get off the into the emergency lane but was concerned about being struck from behind. I stopped the engine, restarted it, and had no further problems. I tried to reproduce the problem but was unable. I contacted the dealer but was told it would be hard to repair if it wasn't reproducible and was advised to see if it recurred.

Corrective Action:

Today, when accelerating on an onramp, merging into interstate traffic, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to about 30mph. Traffic, including a semi, was approaching at a higher rate of speed. I was able to get off the into the emergency lane but was concerned about being struck from behind. I stopped the engine, restarted it, and had no further problems. I tried to reproduce the problem but was unable. I contacted the dealer but was told it would be hard to repair if it wasn't reproducible and was advised to see if it recurred.

Additional Notes:

Today, when accelerating on an onramp, merging into interstate traffic, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to about 30mph. Traffic, including a semi, was approaching at a higher rate of speed. I was able to get off the into the emergency lane but was concerned about being struck from behind. I stopped the engine, restarted it, and had no further problems. I tried to reproduce the problem but was unable. I contacted the dealer but was told it would be hard to repair if it wasn't reproducible and was advised to see if it recurred.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11429637
Notice Date: Aug 18, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11427194 Other
Jul 30, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

My wife purchased this car about one month prior to this incident. It was presented as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. While traveling on the PA turnpike, the car suddenly and with no warning went into "limp mode", with only enough power available to maintain about 20 mph. The "check engine" light came on, and we continued at about 20 mph on the shoulder, hoping to come to an exit. After a few minutes and no exit in sight, we stopped and turned off the engine while considering what to do next. When the air inside of the car became uncomfortably warm, I turned on the engine so we would have a/c. Immediately, it became apparent that the engine was working normally: no "check engine" light, plus other positive indications. We resumed our trip, arriving home safely. Our safety was at risk since the engine lost power with no warning whatsoever, and occurred while we were in a travel lane. As of this report, the car has not been taken to a dealer.

Corrective Action:

My wife purchased this car about one month prior to this incident. It was presented as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. While traveling on the PA turnpike, the car suddenly and with no warning went into "limp mode", with only enough power available to maintain about 20 mph. The "check engine" light came on, and we continued at about 20 mph on the shoulder, hoping to come to an exit. After a few minutes and no exit in sight, we stopped and turned off the engine while considering what to do next. When the air inside of the car became uncomfortably warm, I turned on the engine so we would have a/c. Immediately, it became apparent that the engine was working normally: no "check engine" light, plus other positive indications. We resumed our trip, arriving home safely. Our safety was at risk since the engine lost power with no warning whatsoever, and occurred while we were in a travel lane. As of this report, the car has not been taken to a dealer.

Additional Notes:

My wife purchased this car about one month prior to this incident. It was presented as a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. While traveling on the PA turnpike, the car suddenly and with no warning went into "limp mode", with only enough power available to maintain about 20 mph. The "check engine" light came on, and we continued at about 20 mph on the shoulder, hoping to come to an exit. After a few minutes and no exit in sight, we stopped and turned off the engine while considering what to do next. When the air inside of the car became uncomfortably warm, I turned on the engine so we would have a/c. Immediately, it became apparent that the engine was working normally: no "check engine" light, plus other positive indications. We resumed our trip, arriving home safely. Our safety was at risk since the engine lost power with no warning whatsoever, and occurred while we were in a travel lane. As of this report, the car has not been taken to a dealer.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11427194
Notice Date: Jul 30, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 30, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11426625 Other
Jul 27, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I exited a highway, decreasing speed to merge with local traffic, tried to accelerate and car revved but would not go over 30 mph. Drove home with safety flashers on, then tried to back into driveway to keep front of the car accessible, but the car would not shift into reverse. Toggled back and forth between drive and reverse and it finally shifted and I back in. Had the car towed to the dealer, they had it for 2 days but could ot duplicate the problem, and told me it was probably a communication error among the various car computers. I have since learned that this has happened twice to my neighbor who also has the same model/year vehicle. I have not gotten any satisfaction from the dealer.

Corrective Action:

I exited a highway, decreasing speed to merge with local traffic, tried to accelerate and car revved but would not go over 30 mph. Drove home with safety flashers on, then tried to back into driveway to keep front of the car accessible, but the car would not shift into reverse. Toggled back and forth between drive and reverse and it finally shifted and I back in. Had the car towed to the dealer, they had it for 2 days but could ot duplicate the problem, and told me it was probably a communication error among the various car computers. I have since learned that this has happened twice to my neighbor who also has the same model/year vehicle. I have not gotten any satisfaction from the dealer.

Additional Notes:

I exited a highway, decreasing speed to merge with local traffic, tried to accelerate and car revved but would not go over 30 mph. Drove home with safety flashers on, then tried to back into driveway to keep front of the car accessible, but the car would not shift into reverse. Toggled back and forth between drive and reverse and it finally shifted and I back in. Had the car towed to the dealer, they had it for 2 days but could ot duplicate the problem, and told me it was probably a communication error among the various car computers. I have since learned that this has happened twice to my neighbor who also has the same model/year vehicle. I have not gotten any satisfaction from the dealer.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11426625
Notice Date: Jul 27, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 27, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11426421 Other
Jul 26, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

On 7/24/2021 around 6.30pm, the transmission on my RDX suddenly failed. The problem happened when I attempted to accelerated when entering a highway. I temporarily fixed the problem by turning engine off and re-starting.

Corrective Action:

On 7/24/2021 around 6.30pm, the transmission on my RDX suddenly failed. The problem happened when I attempted to accelerated when entering a highway. I temporarily fixed the problem by turning engine off and re-starting.

Additional Notes:

On 7/24/2021 around 6.30pm, the transmission on my RDX suddenly failed. The problem happened when I attempted to accelerated when entering a highway. I temporarily fixed the problem by turning engine off and re-starting.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11426421
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11425974 Other
Jul 22, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

On July 20 2021, I was driving at 45 mph when I pressed the accelerator and the car did not accelerate while making a loud sound. I pressed it again and it repeated the behavior. Meanwhile the car became slower and slower. There were no warning lamps or messages. I stopped the car and after about five minutes, I restarted it and it worked as usual. However, the technicians at the dealership were unable to confirm the issue with the vehicle losing power while driving through a DTC check. They mentioned that there were no PGM-FI DTCS present and are not sure what component may have malfunctioned. It was so scary, I am afraid to drive this car. This issue is extremely dangerous because the car rapidly decelerated in the middle of the road. This could have easily caused a potentially fatal crash in traffic. It unsafe to drive this car knowing that this issue could repeat at any time without warning.

Corrective Action:

On July 20 2021, I was driving at 45 mph when I pressed the accelerator and the car did not accelerate while making a loud sound. I pressed it again and it repeated the behavior. Meanwhile the car became slower and slower. There were no warning lamps or messages. I stopped the car and after about five minutes, I restarted it and it worked as usual. However, the technicians at the dealership were unable to confirm the issue with the vehicle losing power while driving through a DTC check. They mentioned that there were no PGM-FI DTCS present and are not sure what component may have malfunctioned. It was so scary, I am afraid to drive this car. This issue is extremely dangerous because the car rapidly decelerated in the middle of the road. This could have easily caused a potentially fatal crash in traffic. It unsafe to drive this car knowing that this issue could repeat at any time without warning.

Additional Notes:

On July 20 2021, I was driving at 45 mph when I pressed the accelerator and the car did not accelerate while making a loud sound. I pressed it again and it repeated the behavior. Meanwhile the car became slower and slower. There were no warning lamps or messages. I stopped the car and after about five minutes, I restarted it and it worked as usual. However, the technicians at the dealership were unable to confirm the issue with the vehicle losing power while driving through a DTC check. They mentioned that there were no PGM-FI DTCS present and are not sure what component may have malfunctioned. It was so scary, I am afraid to drive this car. This issue is extremely dangerous because the car rapidly decelerated in the middle of the road. This could have easily caused a potentially fatal crash in traffic. It unsafe to drive this car knowing that this issue could repeat at any time without warning.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11425974
Notice Date: Jul 22, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11424299 Other
Jul 11, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11424299
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11424299 Other
Jul 11, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11424299
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11424299 Other
Jul 11, 2021
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle went into limp mode while I was accelerating up to speed onto a highway crossing lanes and driving uphill. All acceleration stopped, and the vehicle quickly decelerated due to being on a steep hill. It was not raining at the time. I had moved into the leftmost lane, and luckily there was a left shoulder to pull the car onto. The check engine light came on and was flashing. I turned the car off and back on, and it started. There could have been a very bad accident.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11424299
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11423314 Other
Jul 3, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Driving on the highway ~ 70mph in a rain the vehicle had a loss of engine power and went in to limp mode. It was a harrowing experience in the bad weather with traffic and no place to safely pull to the side of the road. Vehicle would only crawl @ ~ 5mph. This is the second incidence in a year. Its a major safety issue. Acura says it cannot be fixed unless they can duplicate the problem with my vehicle. Highly unlikely that will happen. I pointed out that other owners of the RDX have had the same issues. Acura stated that they do not listen to online forums. This is a serious issue in my opinion that will one day or perhaps already has caused loss of life.

Corrective Action:

Driving on the highway ~ 70mph in a rain the vehicle had a loss of engine power and went in to limp mode. It was a harrowing experience in the bad weather with traffic and no place to safely pull to the side of the road. Vehicle would only crawl @ ~ 5mph. This is the second incidence in a year. Its a major safety issue. Acura says it cannot be fixed unless they can duplicate the problem with my vehicle. Highly unlikely that will happen. I pointed out that other owners of the RDX have had the same issues. Acura stated that they do not listen to online forums. This is a serious issue in my opinion that will one day or perhaps already has caused loss of life.

Additional Notes:

Driving on the highway ~ 70mph in a rain the vehicle had a loss of engine power and went in to limp mode. It was a harrowing experience in the bad weather with traffic and no place to safely pull to the side of the road. Vehicle would only crawl @ ~ 5mph. This is the second incidence in a year. Its a major safety issue. Acura says it cannot be fixed unless they can duplicate the problem with my vehicle. Highly unlikely that will happen. I pointed out that other owners of the RDX have had the same issues. Acura stated that they do not listen to online forums. This is a serious issue in my opinion that will one day or perhaps already has caused loss of life.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11423314
Notice Date: Jul 3, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11419234 Other
Jun 1, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Corrective Action:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Additional Notes:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11419234
Notice Date: Jun 1, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11419234 Other
Jun 1, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Corrective Action:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Additional Notes:

Three hours into a four hour road trip, we had been driving in the rain when needed to overtake a slow car in the right lane. Went to accelerate when car lost all power and a check engine light came on flash. Pulled over to the emergency lane and turned flasher on. Car had to be glided into the lane as there was little to no power when using the gas. Thankfully we had not passed the vehicle yet when we lost power and the car behind us had enough room to slow down. After turning the car off and on again check engine light went off and car had normal power again. We were able to drive it for the next hour without further issue. We will be bringing this into the dealer to have it inspected. Currently car has only around 18k miles on it and have never had this issue before.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11419234
Notice Date: Jun 1, 2021
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11418435 Other
May 25, 2021
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

Windshield chips and cracks easily from minor road debris. My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced with approximately 22,000 miles has needed to have the windshield replaced 3 times since purchasing (fourth windshield since buying). The latest replacement lasted less than a week before cracking again. These cracks hinder the structure of the windshield, can obscure view, or refract light; limiting driver visibility and affecting the safety system. Seemingly minor strikes from road debris cause stellate chips and cracks 3-4 inches long that cannot be repaired; requiring complete replacement of the windshield and realigning of camera/radar safety systems. The windshield was replaced by professional service (Acura referral) service center using Acura replacement glass. Based only on my personal experience with other cars, this seems a too common event that is likely the result of a manufacturing defect or design flaw. Speaking with the tech at the service center, he said this is a common problem for this vehicle but could not point to any official reports or references.

Corrective Action:

Windshield chips and cracks easily from minor road debris. My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced with approximately 22,000 miles has needed to have the windshield replaced 3 times since purchasing (fourth windshield since buying). The latest replacement lasted less than a week before cracking again. These cracks hinder the structure of the windshield, can obscure view, or refract light; limiting driver visibility and affecting the safety system. Seemingly minor strikes from road debris cause stellate chips and cracks 3-4 inches long that cannot be repaired; requiring complete replacement of the windshield and realigning of camera/radar safety systems. The windshield was replaced by professional service (Acura referral) service center using Acura replacement glass. Based only on my personal experience with other cars, this seems a too common event that is likely the result of a manufacturing defect or design flaw. Speaking with the tech at the service center, he said this is a common problem for this vehicle but could not point to any official reports or references.

Additional Notes:

Windshield chips and cracks easily from minor road debris. My 2019 Acura RDX Advanced with approximately 22,000 miles has needed to have the windshield replaced 3 times since purchasing (fourth windshield since buying). The latest replacement lasted less than a week before cracking again. These cracks hinder the structure of the windshield, can obscure view, or refract light; limiting driver visibility and affecting the safety system. Seemingly minor strikes from road debris cause stellate chips and cracks 3-4 inches long that cannot be repaired; requiring complete replacement of the windshield and realigning of camera/radar safety systems. The windshield was replaced by professional service (Acura referral) service center using Acura replacement glass. Based only on my personal experience with other cars, this seems a too common event that is likely the result of a manufacturing defect or design flaw. Speaking with the tech at the service center, he said this is a common problem for this vehicle but could not point to any official reports or references.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11418435
Notice Date: May 25, 2021
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11408532 Other
Apr 17, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

ON 4/17/2021 MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING FORM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA, WHILE TRAVELING ON I -49N IN LOUISIANA I WENT TO ACCELERATE AROUND A SLOWER CAR AND WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS OUR CAR LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CAUSING US TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN AND ALMOST BEING STUCK BY OTHER AUTOMOBILES IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND SHUT OFF OUR SUV FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AND THE ISSUE WAS GONE.

Corrective Action:

ON 4/17/2021 MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING FORM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA, WHILE TRAVELING ON I -49N IN LOUISIANA I WENT TO ACCELERATE AROUND A SLOWER CAR AND WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS OUR CAR LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CAUSING US TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN AND ALMOST BEING STUCK BY OTHER AUTOMOBILES IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND SHUT OFF OUR SUV FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AND THE ISSUE WAS GONE.

Additional Notes:

ON 4/17/2021 MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING FORM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA, WHILE TRAVELING ON I -49N IN LOUISIANA I WENT TO ACCELERATE AROUND A SLOWER CAR AND WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS OUR CAR LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CAUSING US TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN AND ALMOST BEING STUCK BY OTHER AUTOMOBILES IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND SHUT OFF OUR SUV FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES AND THE ISSUE WAS GONE.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11408532
Notice Date: Apr 17, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11406915 Other
Apr 7, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V215000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT METRO ACURA LOCATED AT 9377 AUTOPLEX ST, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763, (909) 542-9626) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V215000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT METRO ACURA LOCATED AT 9377 AUTOPLEX ST, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763, (909) 542-9626) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V215000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT METRO ACURA LOCATED AT 9377 AUTOPLEX ST, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763, (909) 542-9626) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11406915
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2021
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11405498 Other
Mar 30, 2021
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I HAD MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE TO PASS A SLOW MOVING TRUCK ON TH PA NORTH EAST EXTENSION. WHEN I HAD ALMOST PASSED THE TRUCK MY ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND MY CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO GET THE LIGHT TO STOP FLASHING AND GET THE CAR TO ACCELLERATE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED BEFORE I ENTERED THE TUNNEL.

Corrective Action:

I HAD MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE TO PASS A SLOW MOVING TRUCK ON TH PA NORTH EAST EXTENSION. WHEN I HAD ALMOST PASSED THE TRUCK MY ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND MY CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO GET THE LIGHT TO STOP FLASHING AND GET THE CAR TO ACCELLERATE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED BEFORE I ENTERED THE TUNNEL.

Additional Notes:

I HAD MOVED TO THE LEFT LANE TO PASS A SLOW MOVING TRUCK ON TH PA NORTH EAST EXTENSION. WHEN I HAD ALMOST PASSED THE TRUCK MY ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND MY CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO GET THE LIGHT TO STOP FLASHING AND GET THE CAR TO ACCELLERATE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED BEFORE I ENTERED THE TUNNEL.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11405498
Notice Date: Mar 30, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 30, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11404180 Other
Mar 22, 2021
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Corrective Action:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Additional Notes:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11404180
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2021
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Campaign: 11404180 Other
Mar 22, 2021
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Corrective Action:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Additional Notes:

CAR STALLS WHILE ACCELERATING. MUST TURN OFF AND RESTART TO DRIVE AGAIN. WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY WITH SIGNAL, CAR JERKS HARD TO CORRECT LANE TRANSITION. CAR BREAKS HARD WITH LARGE DISTANCE BETWEEN 2 VEHICLES.

Manufacturer: ACURA
Mfg Campaign: 11404180
Notice Date: Mar 22, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2021

Need Legal Help?

Featured Attorneys
Barry Edzant

Edzant Price LLC

Valencia, CA • 36 yrs

Focus: Lemon Law, Personal Injury

Recent Articles
Jeep Grand Cherokee Head Restraint Problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has announced a safety issue affecting certain 2023–2024 Jeep Grand Ch ...

Aug 1, 2025
Fuel Injector Problem: 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Ford Escape

If you own a 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport or 2020-2022 Ford Escape equipped with a 1.5L Dragon GTDI e ...

Jul 28, 2025
Airbag Problem Affects 2022-2025 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager Vehicles

If you own a Chrysler Pacifica or Voyager, your vehicle may be equipped with defective side curtain ...

Jul 24, 2025