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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8TC2H56KL018957 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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5J8TC2H56KL•••••• 2019 Acura RDX

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427on the model
84builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Visibility/wiper 3 Structure 1

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Unknown Or Other May 2026
While parked, i got into my vehicle turned on the car engine put the car into reverse and was backing out of my driveway when the rear window exploded and shattered into many pieces
Visibility/wiper Nov 2025
On November 24, 2025, I remote started my car for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, I opened the driver's side door, pressed the tailgate button to open the tailgate, opened a rear door, and my rear windshield shattered. There was no impact and no accident
Structure Nov 2024
I came outside my house at 10am to go to church, to see that my back windshield was completely shattered. The vehicle had been parked and backed into the driveway for more than 10 hours in front of my house and it was not currently running. There's no way a rock or ball or…
Engine Jul 2021
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…
Unknown Or Other Nov 2023
11/17/2023-rear windshield shattered unexpectedly when drivers door was closed from the inside. No previous chips or damage. Glass was replaced but since the hatch door is solid one piece all the shattered glass is trapped inside and loudly slides around when openein, closing or…
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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 5J8TC2H56KL018957 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.