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Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2018 Acura RDX, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Acura RDX has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Fuel/propulsion system
17Fuel system, gasoline
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine
8Electrical system
7Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance
4Service brakes
3Air bags
158 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Acura RDX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other RDX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RDX median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Acura RDX safety ratings
2018 Acura RDX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What RDX owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The light comes on due to an emission system warning, shaking, and a lack of power; the engine is severely misfiring. This is the second time I have complained about this to the NHTSA
Received a recall notice in December 2023 about the fuel Acura Fuel Pump Motor Recall. Since then I have received several notices from Acura but the parts are not available when I contact the dealership to schedule service. They claim the parts have not been made available to the dealerships.…
About About a year ago I received notification that The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded and this could cause the car to shut down. This could cause accidents. Well, I have called Acura and Honda dealerships a multiple times and they give me the run around. Some say wait for mail stating…
Own a 2018 RDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.