repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2019 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 442 owner complaints about the 2019 Acura RDX, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Acura RDX has problems
442 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
97Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
91Engine
39Electrical system
37Power train
32Fuel/propulsion system
23Structure
22Service brakes
17Vehicle speed control
17Visibility
6114 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 97 | 1 |
| Engine | 91 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 0 |
| Power train | 37 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 0 |
| Visibility | 17 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 61 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
2019 Acura RDX safety ratings
2019 Acura RDX 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What RDX owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I came out to my car which is parked on my driveway and went to put something in the trunk. When it opened I saw and heard things falling and looked to me like pebbles and was confused. After looking closely, my rearview window was shattered and it was pieces of the rearview glass window that was…
Came out to parked car, rear window was shattered with no damage to the rear area of the car. it was spontaneous without any apparent contact
Rear windshield shattered while driving, with no impact. That is a dangerous risk that could go terribly wrong with other drivers.
Own a 2019 RDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.