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2020 Acura RDX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2020 Acura RDX, 7% of the 345 total complaints filed for the year, with 2 crashes and no fires. Median mileage at failure was 2,180 miles, and there are no related recalls.

Brakes complaints
24
7% of 345
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,180 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a loud grinding or scraping noise from the front brakes starting as early as a few hundred miles, often traced by dealers to pad and rotor wear.
  • Several drivers describe a high-pitch squeal that lasts for the first couple miles of driving regardless of weather, which dealers say they are aware of but cannot fully resolve.
  • Some owners had pads and rotors replaced under warranty only to have the same noise and grinding sensation return within a few hundred to a couple thousand miles.
  • A few complaints describe the vehicle braking abruptly and unexpectedly on its own while driving, with no obstacle present.
  • Two complaints describe a sudden unintended acceleration event where the brake pedal, steering, and gear controls became unresponsive, resulting in a crash into a structure.

When 2020 Acura RDX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 16, 2019, latest May 30, 2024.

2020 Acura RDX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Jan 2020Mar 2020Jul 2020Sep 2020Nov 2020Mar 2021Sep 2023
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to May 2024; peak Mar 2021 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 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 NHTSA have for the 2020 Acura RDX?
NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2020 RDX, which is 7% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Acura RDX?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2020 RDX.
At what mileage do 2020 RDX brake problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 2,180 miles.
Did the 2020 RDX brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries linked to the brake complaints for this year.
What brake symptoms do 2020 RDX owners report most?
Owners most often describe grinding or squealing noises from the front brakes, sometimes recurring after pad and rotor replacement, plus a few reports of sudden unexpected braking or unresponsive brake pedals.

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.