repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2020 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 352 owner complaints about the 2020 Acura RDX, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Acura RDX has problems
352 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
85Visibility/wiper
55Engine1 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
26Structure1 crash/fire/injury
22Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
22Power train1 crash/fire/injury
21Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control
18Visibility
4612 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 85 | 0 |
| Engine | 55 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 2 |
| Structure | 26 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 2 |
| Power train | 22 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 4 |
| Visibility | 18 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 46 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 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
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine 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
2020 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
2020 Acura RDX safety ratings
2020 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 (15.0% 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 had my rear defroster on to warm up my car and my back windshield completely shattered while I was in the car, and the car was not moving. The windshield had never been replaced before.
My car was parked and off at a local park, I loaded my [XXX] son in the backseat of the car and then I got into my car. Before even turning car on I heard a loud pop sound and got out to look around and then realized it was the back windshield shattering. Apparently this is a known issue with Acura…
The rear glass in my 2020 Acura RDX Aspec randomly shattered when I closed my rear driver side door. My car was not running and hadn’t been running for over a hour and there were no signs of impact to the glass. There is a TSB from Honda about this being an issue already. I bought the car used and…
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