Model year
2021 Acura RDX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 116 complaints for the 2021 Acura RDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (31), ENGINE (23), SERVICE BRAKES (15). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 33 complaints
- 2009 15 complaints
- 2010 22 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 15 complaints
- 2013 162 complaints
- 2014 244 complaints
- 2015 415 complaints
- 2016 41 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 77 complaints
- 2019 440 complaints
- 2020 348 complaints
- 2021 116 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
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…
24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura…
21V939000 · Dec 2, 2021
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Complaints
116 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.15 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.165 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| RDX FWD A-SPEC · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| RDX AWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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