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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8TC2H54LL039873 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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5J8TC2H54LL•••••• 2020 Acura RDX

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2020 Acura RDX build (7 vs 4).

7on this build
334on the model
78builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 1 Visibility 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Fuel/propulsion System crash Jan 2022
Car lost power while driving causing me to crash into the side of the road way causing damage to my front passenger side. Car stutters and shuts off while driving very dangerous
Unknown Or Other Sep 2025
I was parked in a parking lot and went to put groceries in the back cargo area. I pushed the button to open my rear hatch, heard a plink sound as it was raising, looked and my entire rear windshield had shattered. This is a known issue - Acura even sent out a notice bulletin but…
Visibility/wiper Dec 2024
Rear windows broken by itself. No known cause while driving. I heard a bang but didnt realize at first what it was until I pulled over and looked at the car. I had it replaced at safelite. Waited 2 weeks. There is glass in my tailgate which is impossible to remove. Did not know…
Visibility Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear window shattered without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was advised to notify the insurance company of…
Engine Nov 2019
I drive a 2020 acura rdx having 1,840 miles. While driving on the highway on two separate occasions (approximately several months apart), my car had suddenly decelerated. My foot was not on the break at all. The car would not accelerate when applying my foot on the accelerator.…
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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 5J8TC2H54LL039873 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.