29 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict CAUTION 47/100
“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 safety recall requires substantial long-distance travel and lease mileage to repair a manufacturer defect. I am submitting t”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Acura RDX owner
“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 Departure/Lane Keep Assist feature was previously turned off by the owner. While driving around a curve, the vehicle began to”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Acura RDX owner
“Brakes making a humming noise and loud noises when reversing. Have taken it to the dealer two times already, have had the car less than a year, and the dealer claims there is nothing they can do.”NHTSA complaint, 2025 Acura RDX owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | Steering:Electric Power Assist System SAFETY | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe |
On the federal record it scores 47/100: 29 owner complaints (29 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 23 of 61 categorised reports.
The 2025 Acura RDX scored 47/100 on the federal record.