Acura RDX Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Acura RDX across 16 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “brakes make” (6% of reports).
- 108service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%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.
- Brakes make: mentioned in 7 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Acura RDX service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 14 | 47% | — |
| 2024 RDX | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2023 RDX | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 RDX | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2021 RDX | 15 | 13% | — |
| 2020 RDX | 22 | 6% | 1,680 |
| 2019 RDX | 22 | 5% | 12,000 |
| 2018 RDX | 4 | 5% | 5,800 |
| 2017 RDX | 11 | 14% | 9,146 |
| 2016 RDX | 6 | 15% | 26,000 |
| 2014 RDX | 3 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2013 RDX | 2 | 1% | 2,500 |
| 2011 RDX | 1 | 6% | 30,100 |
| 2009 RDX | 1 | 7% | 79,000 |
| 2008 RDX | 1 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2007 RDX | 1 | 2% | 29,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2023
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Two low-speed sudden unintended acceleration events while parking a 2021 Acura RDX. Incident 1 (July 2026): While parking at low speed, the car unexpectedly surged forward. Flew up the curb and hit a restaurant window, causing massive undercarriage damage. Active braking did not help and seemed to…
On or about XXX, my 2021 Acura RDX, with approximately 121,078 miles, suddenly displayed multiple dashboard warning lights and system-failure messages while I was driving. These included the check-engine light, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, steering, stability-control…
The brakes squeaks all the time and makes a grinding noise. I have been at the dealership several times for the same issue. The sensor also hit brakes on its own sometimes when nothing is in front of the car!!! Very dangerous!!!!
Brakes making a humming noise and loud noises when reversing. Have taken it to the dealer two times already, have had the car less than a year, and the dealer claims there is nothing they can do.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura RDXs have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Acura RDX?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes make”, in 7 of 108 complaints.
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