2025 Acura RDX Steering Problems
Steering complaints account for 23 of 30 total complaints on the 2025 Acura RDX, or 77% of all issues filed for the year. NHTSA recall 25V582000 addresses an EPS software calibration problem, and one crash has been linked to steering loss. Median mileage at failure is 2,200 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 23
- 77% of 30
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist suddenly cuts out while cornering or exiting the highway, often at speeds between 20 and 55 mph.
- Steering wheel locks up or becomes very hard to turn, sometimes paired with simultaneous brake warnings or brake application.
- Dashboard displays multiple warning lights together, including power steering, brake, and Lane Keep Assist alerts, with some showing a 'Do Not Drive' message.
- Vehicle pulls or drifts toward one lane when power steering assist is lost, in some cases forcing the car toward oncoming traffic or a guardrail.
- Some owners report the fault clearing temporarily after turning the vehicle off and restarting it, only to recur later.
- One incident involved the steering wheel locking up alongside brake failure while rounding a curve at 20 mph, resulting in a crash.
When 2025 Acura RDX steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 23, 2025, latest Apr 22, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2025 Acura RDX
- 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.
Steering complaints by RDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20071 (2%)
- 20081 (3%)
- 20090 (0%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
- 20122 (13%)
- 20132 (1%)
- 20142 (1%)
- 20153 (1%)
- 20164 (10%)
- 20171 (1%)
- 20182 (3%)
- 20195 (1%)
- 20203 (1%)
- 20212 (2%)
- 20222 (6%)
- 20230 (0%)
- 20240 (0%)
- 202523 (77%)
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a steering recall for the 2025 Acura RDX?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V582000, reported September 5, 2025, covers 2025 Acura RDX vehicles where the electric power steering (EPS) software may not be calibrated properly, causing the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode. Dealers reprogram the EPS software for free.
- How common are steering complaints on the 2025 Acura RDX?
- Steering issues make up 23 of the 30 total complaints filed for the 2025 RDX, which is 77% of all complaints for that model year.
- At what mileage do steering problems tend to occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 2,200 miles for steering-related complaints on the 2025 RDX.
- Has the steering problem caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA lists one crash linked to steering complaints on the 2025 RDX and no fires or injuries reported.
- Is this a widespread issue compared to other RDX model years?
- Yes. Steering complaints for 2025 far exceed other RDX years shown in the data, where annual complaint counts range from 0 to 5 and share percentages top out at 13% before 2025's 77%.