How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Acura RDX have?

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 RDX, which is 8% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura RDX electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2020 RDX Electrical System complaints.

At what mileage do 2020 RDX electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 4,706 miles.

Did the 2020 RDX electrical issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this Electrical System complaint group includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

How does 2020 compare to other RDX years for electrical complaints?

The 2020 RDX's 8% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than years like 2015, which had an 84% share, and 2014, which had 69%.

2020 Acura RDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Acura RDX, 8% of its 345 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,706 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 8% of 345
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 4,706 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or 'limp mode' while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the check engine light flashing.
Some describe the vehicle slowing to an idle unexpectedly and failing to re-accelerate, occasionally requiring a restart to regain power.
Several note warning lights for traction control, braking, and steering appearing at the same time as the power loss.
Owners describe popping or cracking noises from the speakers, sometimes even when the radio is off.
One owner reported the AcuraLink remote start activating the car on its own inside a closed garage.
A dash harness issue was linked to repeated loss of infotainment and multiple loss-of-power events during humid conditions.

When 2020 Acura RDX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2020, latest Aug 30, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by RDX model year

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

20102 (9%)
20114 (25%)
20123 (20%)
201396 (59%)
2014167 (69%)
2015346 (84%)
20168 (20%)
201719 (25%)
201810 (13%)
201941 (9%)
202026 (8%)
202110 (9%)
20221 (3%)
20236 (27%)
20241 (9%)
20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Acura RDX have?: NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 RDX, which is 8% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura RDX electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2020 RDX Electrical System complaints.
At what mileage do 2020 RDX electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 4,706 miles.
Did the 2020 RDX electrical issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this Electrical System complaint group includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
How does 2020 compare to other RDX years for electrical complaints?: The 2020 RDX's 8% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than years like 2015, which had an 84% share, and 2014, which had 69%.