2025 Acura RDX recalls and problems

1 recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Acura RDX.

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recalls
30
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2025 Acura RDX recalls

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 25V582000 · reported September 5, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 17,330 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Sep 4, 2026 · Unknown or other

Incident Description: Spontaneous Rear Window Shattering On the night of August 28th, 2026, my 2025 Acura RDX was parked legally in my apartment complex's residential parking area. There was no severe weather, falling debris, or external activity in the area. When I returned to the vehicle the following morning on…

Apr 22, 2026 · Steering

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…

Apr 16, 2026 · Lane departure · 6,800 miles

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…

Apr 1, 2026 · Service brakes

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.

Feb 11, 2026 · Service brakes

Two issues with this brand new Acura RDX 2025: 1) Herky/Jerking brakes. Experienced this issue weeks after purchasing. Lots of vibration when applying brakes....happens often. Took car back to Acura dealership and they said brakes working as designed. 2) Very soft /no tension in brake pedal. This issue arose within…

RDX model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 23140
2023 22400
2024 21211
2025 13010
2026 0100

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

Questions

Does the 2025 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Acura RDX, the most recent reported on September 5, 2025 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura RDX?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (23 complaints), followed by lane departure (15).
How many 2025 Acura RDX complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 4, 2026.