Acura RDX Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 612 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Acura RDX across 12 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (343). The words owners use most often: “low beam” (39% of reports).
- 612exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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 239 of 612 complaints (39%)
- High beams: mentioned in 122 of 612 complaints (20%)
- Headlights dim: mentioned in 109 of 612 complaints (18%)
- Headlight assembly: mentioned in 73 of 612 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 Acura RDX at $2,250, and half of them between $1,400 and $2,650.
Based on 107 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 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 612 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 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 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…
i BELIEVE THAT MY CAR'S INFOTAINMENT CENTER HAS BEEN hacked and some functionalities are remotely controlled. Sx include: applying of brakes without manual assistance, sluggish car due to the drive gear switching too early (D6 when driving 30 MPH for example), dooes auto unlocking after I leave the…
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the headlights were extremely dim at night. The passenger inquired to the contact if the headlights were turned on. The contact used the high beam headlights while driving at night. The manufacturer was contacted through the customer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura RDXs have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 612 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Acura RDX?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,250 (half paid between $1,400 and $2,650), from 107 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Acura RDX?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 239 of 612 complaints, followed by “high beams” (122).
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