2025 Acura RDX Problems

29 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict CAUTION 47/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Steering23
Lane Departure15
Service Brakes14
Electrical System5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown Or Other1

In the owners’ words

“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

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
05/09/2025Steering:Electric Power Assist System SAFETYHonda (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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?

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.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 23 of 61 categorised reports.

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The 2025 Acura RDX scored 47/100 on the federal record.

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