Does the 2014 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Acura RDX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?

Owners have filed 244 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (163 complaints), followed by air bags (41).

How many 2014 Acura RDX complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 244 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Acura RDX recalls and problems

3 recalls and 244 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Acura RDX.

recalls

244

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Acura RDX recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V182000 · reported March 6, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · reported February 3, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,232,187 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting163
Air bags41
Unknown or other12
Visibility/wiper10
Electrical system8
Suspension8
Service brakes3
Structure3
Vehicle speed control3
Engine2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 10, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Extreme long cranking due to lacking fuel pump to build fuel pressure to start vehicle.

Sep 28, 2026 · Exterior lighting · 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the headlights were extremely dim at night. The passenger inquired to the contact if the headlights were turned on. The contact used the high beam headlights while driving at night. The manufacturer was contacted through the customer complaint line. An…

Sep 1, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Head lights are so dim that I had to pull off side of road to see if they were even on. They were on, but absolutely úseles on dark road way because they are so dim thus making driving at night very dangerous. . Problem started about 85,000 miles. I cannot safely drive at night in this vehicle.

Aug 17, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that, while attempting to start the vehicle using the Push-To-Start feature, the vehicle hesitated before starting. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with an inoperable fuel pump. The contact was…

Aug 4, 2026 · Exterior lighting · 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were very dim. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the headlight bulbs…

RDX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	2	16	1	0
2012	2	15	0	0
2013	3	162	6	2
2014	3	244	2	1
2015	3	415	7	0
2016	2	41	3	2
2017	1	80	7	1

Across all years, the 2019 RDX has the most complaints (440). All Acura RDX years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Acura RDX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Acura RDX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?: Owners have filed 244 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (163 complaints), followed by air bags (41).
How many 2014 Acura RDX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 244 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 10, 2026.