2023 Acura RDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Acura RDX has a complaint index of 28, ranking 14th out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 22 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with electrical system issues being the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 28/100
- #14 of 19 RDX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 21.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Acura RDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (27%)
- Engine4 (18%)
- Other4 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (9%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Infotainment screens go blank or freeze, sometimes requiring a full restart to work again.
- Forward Collision Assist can engage abruptly at highway speed, braking the vehicle without warning even when no collision risk exists.
- Some owners report the engine losing power and the vehicle entering limp mode while accelerating onto a highway, with the check engine light flashing.
- The rear hatch or liftgate glass has been reported to shatter or crack without an obvious cause.
- A power liftgate has closed unexpectedly on an owner after being triggered by a key fob in a pocket.
- Headlight housings have shown oxidation on one side within the first year of ownership.
2023 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 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Acura RDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 RDX has a complaint index of 28 and a Good verdict, ranking 14th best among 19 model years of the RDX.
- What problems does the 2023 Acura RDX have?
- Owners most often report electrical system issues (6 complaints, 27% share), followed by engine problems (4 complaints) and visibility/wiper complaints (4 complaints).
- Does the 2023 Acura RDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 RDX: one for airbag seat weight sensors and one for a VSA modulator ball valve that can leak brake fluid. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Acura RDX should I avoid?
- Among RDX years, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021 are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes as high as 100 for the 2020 model, far above the 2023's index of 28.
- How many complaints does the 2023 Acura RDX have?
- NHTSA has logged 22 complaints for the 2023 Acura RDX, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.