The most-reported RDX run is 5J8TB4H37FL (2015 builds) with 28 complaints, 8.2× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 30% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 9.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for RDX model years 2007–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura RDX has 629 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every RDX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J8TB4H37FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB4H3XFL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB4H34FL•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 5J8TB4H35FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB4H31FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB3H33FL•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 5J8TB4H39FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB4H32FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB3H30FL•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 5J8TB4H30FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB4H33FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 5J8TB3H32FL•••••• | 2015 | — | — |
Each of the other 617 RDX runs has 18 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 199 RDX VINs so far, most often 2017, 2020, 2026 builds; 5 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Acura RDX the gap between build years is 8.8×: a 2015 car draws 9.7 complaints per run, a 2011 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 24 | 22 | — | |
| 2022 | 31 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 115 | 57 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 343 | 78 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 433 | 84 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 75 | 45 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 77 | 38 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 40 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 409 | 42 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 236 | 48 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 156 | 43 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 15 | 14 | — | |
| 2011 | 14 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 19 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 14 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 30 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 46 | 22 | 7 |
Heaviest year here is 2015 at 9.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2011 at 1.1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 30% of everything Acura RDX owners report: Exterior Lighting, 608 of 2,118 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 19 | — | |
| Engine | 2 | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5 | |
| Power Train | 3 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 17 recall campaigns on the Acura RDX; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V061000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2007–2016 |
| 19V182000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2007–2016 |
| 26V332000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2019–2024 |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2014–2020 |
| 24V064000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2020–2022 |
| 21V215000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2019–2020 |
16V061000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2007: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The RDX against its rivals
The RDX draws 3.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Honda CR-V 3.7 and the Mazda CX-5 2.7.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX | 2,118 | 629 | 2.6% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% | |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,107 | 772 | 5% |
How serious were they
Of the 2,118 reports on the Acura RDX, 2.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Acura RDX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2,118 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 56 (2.6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 9 (0.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 47 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 55% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Acura RDX share of that is 2,118 complaints over 629 runs, 0.19% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura RDX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2,118 NHTSA complaints from 629 RDX runs and 17 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RDX production run has the most complaints?
5J8TB4H37FL, a 2015 build, with 28 complaints. The typical RDX run has 3.4.
Which RDX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 9.7 complaints per run and 2011 lightest at 1.1.
Does the RDX get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 3.4 complaints per production run for the RDX against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many RDX complaints involve a crash?
2.6% of 2,118 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 9 involved a fire.
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