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2025 Acura RDX recalls & problems

The 2025 Acura RDX has 1 safety recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (23 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints30filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2025 Acura RDX in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringSep 5, 2025

Electric power assist system

Recall 25V58200017,330 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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 mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix
Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Acura RDX SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Acura RDX SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Acura RDX NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Acura RDX NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

RDX AWD

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

RDX AWD A-SPEC

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Steering231002,200 mi
Lane departureAssist; Warning15100—
Service brakes14000—
Electrical system5100—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking3000—
Unknown or other2000—
Power train1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
Engine1000—
Tires1000—
Wheels1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.