Is the 2022 Acura RDX reliable?

NHTSA data gives the 2022 RDX a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th out of 19 RDX model years. Visibility & Wipers issues, mostly sunroof and glass failures, make up 39% of complaints.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Acura RDX?

Visibility & Wipers issues account for 39% of complaints (12 of 31), with a median failure mileage of 7,500. Brakes are the next most reported area at 13%.

Does the 2022 Acura RDX have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 RDX, both involving airbag seat weight sensors that will be replaced by dealers free of charge. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.

How does the 2022 RDX compare to other RDX years?

The 2022 RDX's complaint index of 50 is better than 2019 and 2020, which hit indexes of 94 and 100 and were rated Avoid, but worse than years like 2011 and 2012, which were rated Best with indexes of 6 and 0.

Were there any crashes reported for the 2022 Acura RDX?

NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 2 injuries tied to 2022 RDX complaints, out of 31 total complaints, with no reported fires or deaths.

2022 Acura RDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2022 Acura RDX has a complaint index of 50, ranking 10th out of 19 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. The top problem area is Visibility & Wipers at 39% of complaints, with sunroof and liftgate glass failures reported around 8,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 50/100; #10 of 19 RDX years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 31; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 4; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2
Top issue: Visibility & Wipers
Best nearby year: 2012; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 23.5; 21.5 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 2 / 0

2022 Acura RDX recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

2022 Acura RDX fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21.5 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,375; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other RDX years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2020	Avoid	100	345	5	23.5
2021	Avoid	78	112	3	23.5
2022	Caution	50	31	2	23.5
2023	Good	28	22	2	23.5
2024	Good	39	11	2	23

All Acura RDX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Acura RDX reliable?: NHTSA data gives the 2022 RDX a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th out of 19 RDX model years. Visibility & Wipers issues, mostly sunroof and glass failures, make up 39% of complaints.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Acura RDX?: Visibility & Wipers issues account for 39% of complaints (12 of 31), with a median failure mileage of 7,500. Brakes are the next most reported area at 13%.
Does the 2022 Acura RDX have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 RDX, both involving airbag seat weight sensors that will be replaced by dealers free of charge. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 RDX compare to other RDX years?: The 2022 RDX's complaint index of 50 is better than 2019 and 2020, which hit indexes of 94 and 100 and were rated Avoid, but worse than years like 2011 and 2012, which were rated Best with indexes of 6 and 0.
Were there any crashes reported for the 2022 Acura RDX?: NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 2 injuries tied to 2022 RDX complaints, out of 31 total complaints, with no reported fires or deaths.