2015 Acura RDX Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 343 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2015 Acura RDX, 83% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “low beam” (39% of reports).
- 343exterior lighting complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 133 of 343 complaints (39%)
- High beams: mentioned in 69 of 343 complaints (20%)
- Headlights dim: mentioned in 61 of 343 complaints (18%)
- Headlight assembly: mentioned in 41 of 343 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2015 Acura RDX at $2,150, and half of them between $1,300 and $2,600.
Based on 66 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 343 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Acura RDX exterior lighting complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2015 Acura RDX. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have experienced the following situations while driving: â¢At night, drivers approaching from the opposite direction signal me to turn on my headlights, even though my headlights are already on. â¢In rainy conditions, I often have to pull over because I cannot adequately see the road markings…
My 2015 Acura RDX Technology package has been having very dim headlights. I have replaced the bulbs in the car which provided no remedy. I then had the bulbs replaced with LED lights which are more bright than the original lights with no remedy. The danger is to me and the occupants of the vehicle…
The low beam headlights are very dim at night time. An extreme safety issue. I had to occasionally use the high beam headlamps for proper visibility. I had the bulbs replaced and the brightness did not improve at all. I spoke with the service department at the dealership where I purchased the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Acura RDXs have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 343 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2015 Acura RDX (83% of the 415 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Acura RDX exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2015 Acura RDX?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,150 (half paid between $1,300 and $2,600), from 66 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2015 Acura RDX?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 133 of 343 complaints, followed by “high beams” (69).
See all 2015 Acura RDX problems or exterior lighting problems across all RDX years.