2019 Acura RDX Engine Problems
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Acura RDX, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 8,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “limp mode” (31% of reports).
- 90engine complaints
- 8,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 71%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.
- Limp mode: mentioned in 28 of 90 complaints (31%)
- Attempting pass: mentioned in 7 of 90 complaints (8%)
- Engine started flashing: mentioned in 6 of 90 complaints (7%)
- Lost acceleration: mentioned in 5 of 90 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 90 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Acura RDX engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 1 | 3% | 380 |
| 2024 RDX | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2023 RDX | 4 | 17% | — |
| 2022 RDX | 1 | 3% | 900 |
| 2021 RDX | 23 | 20% | — |
| 2020 RDX | 55 | 16% | 5,450 |
| 2019 RDX | 90 | 20% | 8,000 |
| 2018 RDX | 11 | 14% | 21,600 |
| 2017 RDX | 11 | 14% | 21,000 |
| 2016 RDX | 7 | 17% | 40,000 |
| 2015 RDX | 3 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2014 RDX | 2 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2013 RDX | 2 | 1% | 100 |
| 2012 RDX | 1 | 7% | 6,500 |
| 2010 RDX | 2 | 9% | 73,500 |
| 2008 RDX | 1 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2007 RDX | 4 | 8% | 147,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2019 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.
Car goes into limp mode all the time and fuel cuts on and off
Premature valve cover gasket oil leak and rear shock absorber oil leak at 43,818 miles At 43,818 miles on 04/25/2026, Acura dealer documented on RO XXX: "Valve cover gasket leaking - Recommend replacement $500+Tax" and "Rear Shock/Strut starting to leak oil residue $435.64". This is premature…
There was head gasket failures around cylinders 2 and 3. This allows small amounts of coolant to leak into the engine, causing a distinct startup sputter or a choppy shudder as turbo boost climbs. This is a reoccurring issue with 2019 Acura RDX the vehicle ran hot while driving and was instructed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Acura RDXs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 90 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Acura RDX (20% of the 440 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 2019 Acura RDX engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 8,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Acura RDX?
The most frequent phrase is “limp mode”, in 28 of 90 complaints, followed by “attempting pass” (7).
Other 2019 Acura RDX problems
See all 2019 Acura RDX problems or engine problems across all RDX years.