Acura RDX Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Acura RDX across 18 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (39).
- 163electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 163 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Acura RDX electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 5 | 17% | 1,190 |
| 2024 RDX | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2023 RDX | 7 | 29% | — |
| 2022 RDX | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2021 RDX | 10 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 2020 RDX | 27 | 8% | 4,706 |
| 2019 RDX | 39 | 9% | 6,250 |
| 2018 RDX | 8 | 10% | 3,000 |
| 2017 RDX | 18 | 23% | 26,325 |
| 2016 RDX | 8 | 20% | 7,507 |
| 2015 RDX | 8 | 2% | 210 |
| 2014 RDX | 8 | 3% | 56,500 |
| 2013 RDX | 7 | 4% | 850 |
| 2012 RDX | 2 | 13% | 133,027 |
| 2011 RDX | 3 | 19% | 79,000 |
| 2010 RDX | 2 | 9% | 68,500 |
| 2008 RDX | 3 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2007 RDX | 6 | 11% | 70,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 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.
This is a follow-up to my earlier complaint about the same vehicle, a 2023 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance. In August 2026 the vehicle was stolen from a public street after offenders broke through the exterior driverâs door handle, reached the wiring behind it, and lowered the window to get inside. On…
⢠The Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) bus network / FAKRA coaxial service cable connectors failed. This failure directly controls the primary infotainment assembly and the central safety display screen. The vehicle and its active components are currently intact, fully operational (with…
On September 3, 2026 at approximately 1 AM, my 2023 Acura RDX A-Spec was stolen from my residence while both of my authorized keys were in my possession. The exterior driver-door key cylinder showed evidence of forced manipulation/damage. Despite the vehicle being locked, the factory…
On 8-20-26, my RDX was stolen while legally parked in front of our home, only 10 days after I traded in my previous 2017 RDX for this vehicle. I am a repeat Acura RDX owner, having also previously owned a 2008 RDX. I did not experience or become aware of this vulnerability on either of those…
The factory-installed LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) system on my 2019 Acura RDX has failed. The passenger-side DRL is completely inoperative, and an authorized Acura dealership documented that the driver's-side DRL is beginning to fail as well. The affected components are available for inspection…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura RDXs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about electrical system for the Acura RDX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Acura RDX electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
Other Acura RDX problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (612)
- Visibility/wiper problems (249)
- Air Bags problems (232)
- Engine problems (219)
- Power Train problems (145)
- Service Brakes problems (108)
See all Acura RDX problems.