2024 Acura RDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Acura RDX has a complaint index of 39, ranking 12th out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 fire for this year, with brakes the top-reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 39/100
- #12 of 19 RDX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2024 Acura RDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (36%)
- Brakes2 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (18%)
- Airbags1 (9%)
- Electrical System1 (9%)
- Engine1 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floorboard with delayed or no response, in one case leading to a crash where the airbag failed to deploy.
- A driver side mirror vibrates noticeably at speeds above 35 mph, causing visual distortion even after dealer replacement.
- A rear seatbelt buckle locking mechanism reportedly malfunctioned and would not release, requiring the belt to be cut to free a child.
- One owner reported a front passenger seat catching fire while the vehicle was parked and unattended for two days.
2024 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 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Acura RDX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 RDX a complaint index of 39, which earns a Good verdict compared to other RDX model years. It has 11 complaints and 2 recalls on file.
- What problems does the 2024 Acura RDX have?
- NHTSA lists brakes and visibility/wipers as the top-reported problem areas, each with 2 complaints. Owners also reported airbag, seat belt, electrical, engine, and structure/body issues.
- Does the 2024 Acura RDX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a steering gear box assembly that may corrode from water intrusion, and one covering airbag seat weight sensors across multiple Honda/Acura models.
- How does the 2024 RDX compare to other RDX years?
- The 2024 RDX ranks 12th worst out of 19 model years with a complaint index of 39. Years like 2019 and 2020 rank far worse, with complaint indexes of 94 and 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Acura RDX?
- EPA rates the 2024 RDX at 23 mpg combined (21 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.