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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8TB4H50JL016490 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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5J8TB4H50JL•••••• 2018 Acura RDX

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2018 Acura RDX build (4 vs 2).

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74on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

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Power Train Apr 2025
[XXX] on [XXX], traveling 70mph on busy highway, blind spot monitoring failed, gear display failed, and check transmission message flashed across display. Had to guide car safety off road and into parking lot. This was first time ever happened. Did not know what was going on or…
Fuel System Nov 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that several local dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts were…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2023
Honda Motor Co. Is recalling certain 2017-2020 model year Acura vehicles. The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded, resulting in low density impellers. Over time, the low-density impeller can deform and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering the fuel pump inoperative.…
Electrical System Mar 2018
The contact owns a 2018 acura rdx. While the vehicle was parked, rodents entered the engine compartment and chewed on the battery cable and several wiring harnesses located under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to acura of ocean (909 nj-35, ocean township, nj…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J8TB4H50JL016490 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.