RDX (TB1)
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K23A1
2.3L 4-cyl / 240 hpView details
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K24Z1
2.4L 4-cyl / 166 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Acura RDX, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2007-2012 Acura RDX
On a used 2007-2012 Acura RDX, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (81), the electrical system (16) and the engine (13). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX about the engine.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2007-2012 Acura RDX about the seats, seat belts and interior.
Recalls (4)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WERE APPLIED TO THESE VEHICLES.
CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCHES, P/N 08L92-STK-200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 8, 2006, AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 2007 MODEL YEAR ACURA RDX VEHICLES. THE HITCHES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING INSTALLATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2007-2012 Acura RDX complaints?
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2012 Acura RDX. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the electrical system and the engine.
Is the 2007-2012 Acura RDX a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2012 Acura RDX. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2012 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA has 153 owner complaints on file for the 2007-2012 Acura RDX as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2007-2012 Acura RDX?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2007-2012 Acura RDX vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Acura RDX?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the electrical system and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the RDX?
The 2012 Acura RDX received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 153 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.