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2019 Acura RDX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX, about 6% of its 438 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed. The median mileage at failure is 12,000 miles, with squealing and shaking front brakes as the most repeated pattern.

Brakes complaints
26
6% of 438
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report constant or intermittent squealing from the front brakes, often starting within the first few minutes of driving.
  • Some describe the squealing accompanied by shaking or vibration when braking, occurring at low mileage soon after purchase.
  • Several owners say dealers acknowledged the squeaking as a known issue on 2019 RDX models but had no fix or replacement part available.
  • A few complaints describe the vehicle applying brakes automatically at highway speeds with no vehicle ahead, requiring the driver to shift to park and back to drive to resume acceleration.
  • One owner reported a clicking or rattling noise from the cabin when braking, along with a loose feeling under deep brake pressure.
  • Another owner noted the brakes lurched the vehicle forward unexpectedly while brake hold and auto-stop features were engaged.

When 2019 Acura RDX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2019, latest Jan 21, 2025.

2019 Acura RDX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2019May 2019Aug 2019Dec 2019Jun 2020Jun 2022Oct 2024
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jan 2025; peak Aug 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by RDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (6%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20133 (2%)
  5. 20145 (2%)
  6. 20151 (0%)
  7. 20166 (15%)
  8. 201713 (17%)
  9. 20185 (6%)
  10. 201926 (6%)
  11. 202024 (7%)
  12. 202116 (14%)
  13. 20224 (13%)
  14. 20231 (5%)
  15. 20242 (18%)
  16. 202514 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2019 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX, making up about 6% of the 438 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Acura RDX?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2019 Acura RDX.
At what mileage do 2019 RDX brake problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 12,000 miles.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2019 RDX?
The most repeated pattern is squealing or squeaking from the front brakes, sometimes paired with shaking, which several owners say dealers acknowledged as a known issue without a fix.
Did the 2019 RDX brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these brake complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.