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2023 Acura RDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#13 most-complained of 16 RDX years

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

The 2023 Acura RDX ranks as one of the best years, with only 22 complaints, a Complaint Index of 20, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. It has 2 recalls, covering airbags and a brake fluid leak issue, both without do-not-drive status.

Complaints
22
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23.5
21.5 city / 27 hwy

Top 2023 Acura RDX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System6 (27%)
  2. Engine4 (18%)
  3. Other4 (18%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers4 (18%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (9%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
  8. Brakes1 (5%)
  9. Fuel System1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Infotainment screens go blank or freeze, sometimes requiring a full restart with the door opened to reset.
  • Forward Collision Avoidance / Emergency Automatic Braking activates abruptly at highway speeds without an obstacle present, applying the brakes on its own.
  • Engine loses power and enters limp mode during acceleration, sometimes with a flashing check engine light and a speed cap.
  • Rear hatch window or liftgate glass has spontaneously shattered while the vehicle was parked.
  • Power liftgate closes unexpectedly when the key fob is inadvertently triggered nearby, risking contact with a person standing under it.
2023 Acura RDX complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2023Jul 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Nov 2025Jul 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (3).

2023 Acura RDX recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V430000Jun 15, 2023Brakes386 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

2023 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.

2023 compared with other RDX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Caution73112323.5
2022Good4031223.5
2023Best2022223.5
2024Good3311223
2025Caution6030123

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 RDX has a Complaint Index of 20, ranking it 13th worst (meaning near the best) out of 16 model years with data, with a 'Best' verdict relative to other RDX years.
How many complaints does the 2023 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints for the 2023 Acura RDX, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 27% of complaints (6 of 22).
Does the 2023 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 RDX: one for airbag seat weight sensors and one for a VSA modulator that may leak brake fluid. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2023 RDX?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 27% of complaints (6 of 22), largely involving infotainment screen failures.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Acura RDX?
EPA rates the 2023 RDX at 23.5 mpg combined (21.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,375.

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.