repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2025 Acura RDX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-582 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Acura RDX has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Steering1 crash/fire/injury
15Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Power train
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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
2025 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
2025 Acura RDX safety ratings
2025 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I own a 2025 Acura RDX with an open EPS recall involving potential loss of power steering assist due to improper software calibration. I live in Bozeman, Montana, far from the nearest Acura dealer. Acura customer care and escalated supervisor offered no reasonable accommodation. Completing this…
The contact owns a 2025 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the steering wheel was pulling to the right, and the vehicle unintendedly attempted to switch lanes. The contact swerved to avoid another vehicle. Several unknown lights were illuminated. The Lane…
The problem I am reporting I found reported on the internet. My dashboard lite up with power steering and brake warning lights and told me to contact the dealer. Power steering was lost and braking power diminished. Pulled over and restarted the car several times and steering and braking came back…
Own a 2025 RDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.