YearToAvoid

2025 Acura RDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2025 Acura RDX has a complaint index of 61 and ranks 8th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Steering problems dominate, making up 77% of complaints, tied to one recall for electric power steering software.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
61/100
#8 of 19 RDX years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
30
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 26.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2025 Acura RDX problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering23 (77%)
  2. Lane Departure15 (50%)
  3. Brakes14 (47%)
  4. Electrical System5 (17%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (10%)
  6. Engine2 (7%)
  7. Other2 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Power steering suddenly locks up or loses assist while turning a curve or highway on-ramp, sometimes at speeds around 55 mph.
  • Steering wheel locking coincides with the vehicle braking on its own, catching drivers off guard mid-turn.
  • Multiple warning lights and beeps appear at once, including steering, brake, and lane-keep-assist alerts.
  • Some owners report the issue recurring more than once on the same vehicle, with the car entering a limp mode.
  • A dashboard message reading 'Do Not Drive Vehicle - See Dealer' has appeared after the power steering became inoperable.
  • One incident led to the steering wheel locking up mid-curve and the vehicle going into a ditch, resulting in a crash.
2025 Acura RDX complaints: complaints filed per month6Apr 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (6).

2025 Acura RDX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V582000Sep 5, 2025Steering17,330 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.

2025 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.

2025 compared with other RDX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good2822223.5
2024Good3911223
2025Caution6130123

All Acura RDX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Acura RDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 RDX carries a complaint index of 61 and ranks 8th worst among 19 model years, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other RDX years.
What is the main problem with the 2025 Acura RDX?
Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 77% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 2,200 miles. Owners describe the power steering losing assist or locking up while driving.
Does the 2025 Acura RDX have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 25V582000) for improperly calibrated electric power steering software that can cause the system to enter failsafe mode. Dealers reprogram the EPS software free of charge.
How does the 2025 RDX compare to other RDX years?
Its complaint index of 61 is worse than years like 2023 (28) and 2024 (39), which both rate Good, but better than years like 2019 and 2020, which rate Avoid with complaint indexes of 94 and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Acura RDX?
The 2025 RDX gets an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (21 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.

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.