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2024 Acura RDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 RDX years

The 2024 Acura RDX has 11 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th out of 16 model years and earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other RDX years. Brakes and visibility/wipers are the top reported issues.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 26.5 hwy

Top 2024 Acura RDX problems

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

  1. Other4 (36%)
  2. Brakes2 (18%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers2 (18%)
  4. Airbags1 (9%)
  5. Electrical System1 (9%)
  6. Engine1 (9%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (9%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (9%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Brake pedal reportedly travels to the floorboard at various speeds and fails to respond normally, sometimes requiring pumping to regain braking.
  • One owner reported the brake pedal went to the floor at about 35 mph and the vehicle failed to stop, resulting in a crash where the airbag did not deploy.
  • A child's rear seatbelt buckle reportedly locked and could not be released, requiring the strap to be cut at a reported 5,000 miles.
  • The driver-side mirror was reported to vibrate at speeds above 35 mph, distorting the view and distracting the driver even after dealer replacement.
  • One owner reported a fire starting in the front passenger seat while the vehicle was parked and unused for two days.
2024 Acura RDX complaints: complaints filed per month5Jan 2024Jul 2024Oct 2024May 2025Jul 2026
14 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2024 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2025 (5).

2024 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 24V114000Feb 15, 2024Steering186 vehicles

    Steering

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.

    Risk: Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.

2024 Acura RDX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
26.5 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,450
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.

2024 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
2022Good4031223.5
2023Best2022223.5
2024Good3311223
2025Caution6030123

All Acura RDX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Acura RDX reliable?
NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 RDX, giving it a Complaint Index of 33, which ranks 11th out of 16 RDX model years and earns a 'Good' verdict relative to other years.
What is the top reported problem area for the 2024 Acura RDX?
Brakes is the top problem area, accounting for 18% of complaints, including reports of the brake pedal traveling to the floorboard.
Does the 2024 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a steering gear box assembly that may allow water intrusion and corrosion, and one for airbag-related seat weight sensors.
How does the 2024 RDX compare to other Acura RDX years?
The 2024 RDX's Complaint Index of 33 is lower than years like 2019 (100) and 2020 (93), which are rated 'Avoid', but higher than 'Best' years like 2010 (13) and 2023 (20).

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.