2015 Acura RDX Complaint Log

AFTER DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THEN SLOWING DOWN, A CHECK VSA SYSTEM, CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, AND CHECK POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON THE DASH. SOMETIMES AFTER A RESTART THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE DRIVES AND RESTARTS TO CLEAR THE LIGHT.

I BOUGHT A USED 2015 ACURA RDX AT AN ACURA DEALERSHIP JUNE 2020 WITH LESS THAN 48K MILES. I BOUGHT IT IN AS IS CONDITION. I THOUGHT SINCE IT WAS FROM A DEALERSHIP, I THOUGHT EVERYTHING THAT NEEDED REPAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED. IT WAS DURING THE DAY WHEN I BOUGHT AND DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT SEVERAL DAYS. WHEN I DROVE IT AT NIGHT I COULD BARELY SEE THE STREET, THE PASSENGER SIDE, I THOUGHT WAS NOT LIT AT ALL. THE LOW BEAM VISIBILITY WAS HORRRIBLE. I FELT I WAS IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND HAD TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAM ON. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP A FEW DAYS LATER AND WAS TOLD THE WHOLE HEADLIGHT UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. I DIDN'T BELIEVE THEM THINKING THAT THEY ONLY WANT TO MAKE MONEY FROM ME. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER SHOP AND HAD BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHT BULBS REPLACED. AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE THE SHOP MANAGER TOLD ME THE PASSENGER LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS NOT BURNED OUT AND IT WAS NOT THE BULB THAT WAS MY OROBLEM. I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLIES THE COST OF WHICH IS $800 A PIECE FOR JUST THE PARTS ALONE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCERT DIVIDER. THE VEHICLE ENDED UP IN THE LEFT LANE, WHERE IT WAS HIT HEAD-ON BY A BUS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND LEG PAINS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THERE NO DECISION ON THE STATUS OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE WERE NOT CALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ON MY ACURA RDX. IT'S VERY HARD TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT AND AS SUCH IT IS UNSAFE FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED TWICE AND THE LENSES PROFESSIONALLY BUFFED. THE ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY CANNOT REPAIR AND WOULD NEED TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES AT A RIDICULOUS COST. NO PROBLEMS WITH HIGH BEAMS, ONLY LOW BEAM.

Low-beam headlights are so faint, it's dangerous to drive at night. Dealer will not repair, local service station will not repair - both say that the entire front facia (bumper, grill, headlight assembly) would all have to be removed to access the headlight reflector. From your website, there have been hundreds of complaints for the same issue - what needs to be done for a recall, someone getting killed? Total farce that Acura/Honda has not stepped up to fix a $40K vehicle.

We have been having issues with very dim headlights in our vehicle that has presented numerous safety issues. From our research this seems to be a global problem with these headlights and something needs to be done about it. It is not safe for us or those around us to have to drive with our dim lights or with our high beams on to compensate. We have also filed into a class action lawsuit for resolution to this issue as stated below this is why we are contacting you. Thanks for your assistance with this matter. You previously contacted us about dim headlights in your Acura RDX. Thank you for contributing to our investigation. Our law firm is continuing our investigation of the defect and potential class action claims. Because dim headlights present a significant safety issue for drivers and pedestrians, we suggest that you may want to submit a safety complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index, if you have not done so already. Doing so will help create a record of safety complaints about this issue, and help ensure that Acura is aware of the scope of the problem. We will keep you apprised of any significant developments in our efforts to achieve a resolution for consumers. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. [XXX] LLP [XXX] Direct: [XXX] Fax: [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

For at least 3 years starting in 2019 the headlights have been getting dimmer and dimmer. I had to use the high beams to see at night. Polishing the headlights did not help nor did changing the bulbs as it's the projector lens that has to be replaced.

LIGHT OUTPUT OF 2015 ACURA RDX IS VERY LOW DUE TO BAD FOIL IN PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE SWTICHED BULBS BUT THAT DID NOT MAKE MUCH DIFFERENT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH POOR VISIBILITY. I TALKED TO ACURA DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT SINCE THERE IS NOT RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE.

MY HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM TO SAFELY DRIVE ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT (EITHER POOR MATERIALS OR POOR WORKMANSHIP). THERE IS ZERO VISIBILITY AT NIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE OF THE RLX, THE RDX HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE.

Since 2020 the headlights on my car have gotten dimmer, to the point that it does not even look like they are on or illuminate anything at night. If I have to drive when it’s dark I have to rely on my high beams when it’s safe to use them on the road. I have changed lightbulbs and cleaned the exterior of the headlights as suggested by dealership with no change. The only remaining option I was told was to pay to replace the headlight setup/pieces for $800-$1000 each. When I have had my headlights inspected I am told there is no recall for this issue, but every person has noted that they are extremely dim and it is a common problem with my model.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The low-beam headlight system has failed due to severe, progressive dimming that has rendered it nearly unusable at night. This component poses a clear safety hazard and is available for immediate inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The dim headlights make nighttime driving extremely hazardous, forcing me to rely on high beams, which in turn creates visibility risks for other drivers. Reduced visibility has endangered my safety and the safety of others, particularly on unlit or busy roads where clear vision is essential. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue has been confirmed by the Acura dealership on two separate occasions. Each time, they recommended a $2,000 repair due to the need to replace the entire headlight assemblies, as the dimming is related to a reflective film issue that cannot be fixed by merely replacing the bulb. This problem is persistent and has been professionally diagnosed. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes, the vehicle has been inspected by both the Acura dealership and a third-party service provider, Midas. The issue has been clearly documented by both parties, and the recommended solution has been consistent: full replacement of both headlight assemblies due to the reflective film defect. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning lamps or error messages to indicate the dimming issue. However, I began noticing the brightness gradually worsening over the past few years, forcing me to rely on high beams at night. This problem is ongoing, with no alternative solution other than the costly full assembly replacement recommended by Acura.

The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights were significantly dim, preventing the contact from properly seeing the roadway ahead. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several passenger’s in the vehicle had inquired whether the low beam headlights were on while the contact was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the bulbs were replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE GOTTEN STEADILY DIMMER OVER THE LAST YEAR. MY LIGHTS ARE SO DIM, PEOPLE ASK ME IF THEY ARE ON. ON ROADS WITH STREET LIGHTS, I CAN'T TELL THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND ON UNLIT COUNTRY ROADS, I CAN BARELY SEE THEY ARE WORKING. I SPENT OVER $100 REPLACING THE BULBS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. IN MY RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH A REFLECTIVE AREA INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY THAT AFFECTS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE BULBS. I BELIEVE THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED ON A ANOTHER ACURA MODEL ABOUT THE SAME AGE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH COST OVER $1,000 EACH. THE GLASS COVER OVER THE FRONT OF THE HEADLIGHT IS NOT FOGGED OR YELLOWED WITH AGE LIKE SOME CARS GET. I DON'T HAVE ANY PICTURES OR DOCUMENTS THAT WOULD HELP. THIS IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND BUT I WILL GLADLY TRY TO PROVIDE ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HELP.

FACTORY HEADLAMPS ARE COMPLETELY INSUFFICIENT FOR NIGHT DRIVING, EXTREMELY DIM. REPLACEMENT BULBS HAVE LITTLE TO NO EFFECT IN IMPROVING THIS. ACURA OFFERS NO SOLUTION.

MY LOW BEAMS ARE VERY DIM. THE ORIGINAL HALOGEN H11 BULBS WERE YELLOW SO I REPLACED WITH SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR ZXE'S. ALTHOUGH LIGHT NOW IS WHITE NOT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT LIGHTS AND WAS TOLD SOME KIND OF FOREIGN SUBSTANCE IS ON THE BACK OF PROJECTOR LENS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE FINGER PRINTS ON THE FRONT. POSSIBLY POOR QUALITY WHEN ASSEMBLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO ACURA WAS TOLD THE SAME THING BUT CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH NO EXTENDED COVERAGE THEY WOULD REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES FOR $1900. IT APPEARS OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING SAME ISSUE. WITH RECALLS ON ILX AND RLX FOR SAME LOW BEAM DIM LIGHT ISSUE. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE CURRENTLY WITH LOW BEAM ONLY. HAD FOG LIGHTS INSTALLED USE ALL THE TIME TO BE ABLE TO SEE.

Low Beam head lamp assembly is defective and no longer focuses light forward. Delamination of reflector material is a common issue according to internet searches.

Low beam headlights have diminished to the point where it is absolutely unsafe to drive while dark. This is a widespread problem which has resulted in many complaints with the NHTSA and other online reporting agencies. Acura has not acknowledged the issue for this make or model while other models have been recalled in the past.

After owning my car for a few years, the front headlights began to dim. I've replaced them multiple times even with LED lights and now they are dim all the time. For example, the LED lights were installed in June and immediately there was no improvement. The car cannot be driven at night at all. It is extremely dangerous. I was told by the dealership that the 2015 base model is known to have these issues but there is nothing that can be done. How is it possible that headlights don't work on a car (to the point it can't be driven at night) but there is nothing that can be done.

This problem is all over the internet and Acura refuses to recall. My lights have dimmed over a period of time and now I have to run my lights on high beam to be able to see. This is a safety concern for anyone because of bright lights in faces of other drivers. This started happening about a year ago and now I can't drive my car at night. The dealer has confirmed this in other Acura vehicles as well. It will cost me over 2K to be fixed for a factory issue with headlights . This was quoted from Honda dealership in Rock Hill SC by [XXX]. There is currently a class action law suit pending because of this. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The headlights on our Acura have grown dangerously dim. The process happened gradually over the last few years. It is nearly impossible to see at night unless the high beams are on. The dealer advised that this is a problem for our model, but that no factory recall has been initiated by Acura. We have replaced the headlights, which did not help much at all and are now in the process of replacing the expensive headlight assembly system.

In 2020 my RDX headlights seemed to be losing it's ability to illuminate the roadway. It continued to become worse until today, it has become so dim that it does not provide the illumination required to be street legal. No matter what I did, replacing the headlamp bulbs to polishing the oxidation from the lens, the illumination become better. I finally was told by a Acura dealership that the problem is with the silver reflective surface behind the bulb becoming oxidized and pealing off. The only way to solve the problem is to replace both headlamps. The cost is close to $1000. This failure in safety equipment less than 5 years after manufacture should be investigated.

At night, I noticed the low beams were very dim. Not sure of the issue I replaced with brand new bulbs, then later with brand new led bulbs. Both did not make an improvement on lighting at night. It is very difficult to see at night, crash likely is greatly increased. High beams are needed to see properly at night. 10/29/21- Told the dealer I replaced new bulbs and headlights were still dim. They quoted ~$2k to replace both headlight assemblies. Verbally they stated the projector coating wears out after a couple of years and wont reflect the light properly. Dealer customer rep stated the part did NOT undergo a revision so the new part will likely wear out in 2-3 years.

My headlights provide no useable light to drive at night I have to use my high beams. So I avoid using this car at night when possible. It is my understanding that there was a recall on a similar problem of the Acura. 2014-2015 Acura RLX 11, 2014 – Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 9,700 model-year 2014-2015 RLX vehicles in the United States to replace the both headlight assemblies, free of charge. I would like my car headlights fixed so I can drive at night. This is not a maintenance problem but a Acura headlight product problem.

The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were very dim making it difficult to see the roadway. The contact mentioned that the hi-beam headlights needed to be activated to clearly see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that each headlight housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,300.

Headlight low beam do not project can’t see at night I have 2 Acura RDX one is 2015 and 2013 both have the same issue I can only drive with high beams low beams is like driving with them off I drive down 206 to Fort Dix lots of deer I can’t drive with the high beam all the time it will effect the other driver.

THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO PASS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY. AFTER REPLACING THE LIGHTBULBS WITH NO CHANGE AND THEN CLOSELY INSPECTING THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, BOTH THE SAFETY INSPECTOR TECHNICIAN AND ACURA SERVICE CENTER SAID IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE MATERIAL WHICH HAS CAUSED DAMAGE INSIDE PART OF THE HOUSING. THE ONLY OPTION TO FIX THE ISSUE IS TO REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY WHICH COSTS OVER $1300 JUST FOR ONE SIDE. I CONTACTED ACURA CLIENT SERVICES ABOUT MY 2015 RDX SAFETY ISSUE AND RECEIVED NO HELP EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE VEHICLE RECALLS FOR WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM. (2014-2015 ACURA ILX RECALL 14V323000 AND 2014-2015 ACURA RLX RECALL15V301000 ) THERE ARE ALSO MANY COMPLAINTS AND POSTS BY OTHER ACURA RDX OWNERS IN ACURAZINE AND OTHER VEHICLE FORUMS ABOUT WEAK HEADLIGHTS AND THE DANGER THEY CREATE WHEN DRIVING. THIS SHOULD BE INSPECTED IMMEDIATELY.

MY CAR WOULD NOT START ONE MORNING. I COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF "ACCESSORY MODE" AND THAT MODE DRAINED THE BATTERY COMPLETELY. I ALSO SMELLED FUEL WHEN I TRIED TO HAVE IT JUMP STARTED AND IT RAN FOR 10 SECONDS THEN DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO AN ACURA DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR HAD "MICROCRACKS" ALONG ITS ENTIRETY AND WAS LEAKING FUEL OUT OF THESE CRACKS. THEY SAID THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS NOT DAMAGED IN A DISCRETE LOCATION (I.E. FROM A ROCK OR OBJECT THAT HIT IT BUT THE ENTIRE PLASTIC LINE SPANNING THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO THE REAR OF THE CAR HAD CRACKS ALL OVER IT). I ASKED FOR THE FUEL LINE FOR EVIDENCE AND THEY CLAIMED THEY THREW IT OUT.

IN MOTION OR PARKED, THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO DRIVE SAFELY. AT HIGH SPEEDS ESPECIALLY. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM ENOUGH THAT NOTHING IS VISIBLE AT ALL PAST 15 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR. ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED THAT ACURA IS ALLOWING THIS SAFETY HAZARD TO REMAIN ON THEIR REPUTATION. THE LIGHT THAT DOES SHOW IS YELLOWISH AND NOT BRIGHT AT ALL. OTHER CARS HAVE STOPPED ME THREE TIMES TO ASK IF I ACTUALLY HAD LIGHTS TURNED ON. I AM AT 115,000 MILES NOW, AND BEGAN NOTICING IT AT 90K. IF PUBLIC NOTICES ARE NEEDED TO WAKE ACURA UP TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I WILL BE HAPPY TO SPREAD THE NEWS FURTHER. AGAIN, SHOCKED.

First noted dimming low beam headlights in Oct 2019 with ~80K mileage. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms (visual observation during nighttime driving). I replaced the OEM halogen bulbs with Sylvania SilverStar Ultra higher intensity halogen bulbs, but no discernable improvement in brightness and continued to dim over time. In Jan 2021 with ~93K mileage, I purchased and installed LED low beam bulbs which are brighter than halogen bulbs to no avail. There was no significant improvement in brightness. Dimming was now becoming a significant safety issue for night driving. In July 2022 with 110K mileage, I had independent master mechanic (not affiliated with manufacturer or dealership) check LED bulb and headlight unit alignment. The mechanic also tested a few additional bulb types all without success. The mechanic indicated that the low beam reflectors must have deteriorated and only option going forwards is to replace entire headlight units. As it was no longer safe to drive the vehicle at night, I had mechanic replace both headlights with aftermarket units with LED low beam bulbs swapped over from the defective units. I am now out of pocket for the cost of the replacement bulbs, headlight units, and installation charges due to a defective design by Honda. Reflectors should not fail during the lifetime of a vehicle irrespective of warranty and in the case of my vehicle it was well under 100K mileage. As I am sure you are aware, Honda has issued recall in Dec 2014 for 2014-2015 RLX sedans for the same issue. I have the defective headlight units in my possession for inspection upon request.

FOR MANY YEARS NOW I HAVE WONDERED WHY MY HEADLIGHTS WERE DANGEROUSLY DIM TO THE POINT THE LIGHTS WOULD ONLY LIGHT UP ABOUT 15-20 FEET AHEAD. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE RAIN IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THERE ARE MANY WRITE UPS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FROM MANY OTHERS. THEY ALSO CLAIM TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY COSTING OVER $2000 FROM THE DEALER OR LESS THAN $1000 IF YOU DO IT YOURSELF. IF YOU KNOW HOW. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER RECALL TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AS IT IS A DEFECT OF THIS CAR.

MY 2015 RDX IS JUST OVER 5 YEARS OLD AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO FOGGED OVER THAT IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT AND I NEED TO REPLACE THEM. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE ISSUE AND WAS QUOTED OVER $800 EACH TO REPLACE THEM. (OVER $1600 TOTAL) THE DEALER TRIED SOME CLEANER/POLISH ON THEM BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP. I'VE ALSO SPENT MULTIPLE HOURS USING A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT TO TRY TO IMPROVE THIS ISSUE TO NO AVAIL. I'VE WRITTEN ACURA AND THEY SAID THEY WON'T COVER THIS SINCE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT'S DUE TO "EXTERIOR INFLUENCES". MAYBE THIS TYPE OF FOGGING CAN OCCUR BUT IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN OVER THIS SHORT OF A TIME FRAME. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THIS OCCURRED BUT FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM ABOUT 8 WEEKS AGO. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS SINCE IT'S TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN OTHER LIMITED VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. *JS

The cover of front headlights are all foggy. This makes it difficult to see at night and does not put out the light like it use to. This is on both headlights and the vehicle is under 9 years old and kept in the garage. There are several posts like this with same issue for the 2015 Acura RDX. This is a material flaw and should be recalled. Issue started happening in 2019.

The low beam bulb seems to be fine. But the road is barely visible at night. Could be the reflector got damaged over the time? No warning lamps or messages.

Low beam headlights are so dim I can’t safely drive at night.I have replaced bulbs with higher quality and brightness,but still very dim.Its like driving with parking light S on!Called the Acura dealership Crown Acura in Greensboro,N.C. and they said the reflector deteriorates on 2013-2015 models.Cost to replace both headlight fixtures 1500.00 my question is why Acura does not have a recall .This is a very dangerous situation.I searched my problem on the internet and found I am one of many with the same issue.Seams like after 70 to 80k miles they go pretty fast.The only way I can see to Drive is with high beam on.Thank You,Rick Bonkemeyer

The low beams are so dim that I have to drive only during the day and if I get stuck driving at night, I have no choice but to use my high beams. This is a safety issue because I am constantly paying attention to adjusting my lights as to not blind other drivers rather than all around driving. I have had several near misses for head on collisions. The first in 2019 from unintentionally blinding the oncoming drivers. Since then the lights have grown much worse. I am unable to see wild life and pedestrians, curbs etc. I have a job that requires me to work after dark during fall/winter. I have changed the bulbs and refurbished the lamp covers. This has not helped. I then did research and found that many 2013, 2014 RDX have been recalled due to the same issue and the 2015 RLX. Please help us 2015 RDX drivers to drive safely by instituting a recall on the faulty head lamp casing that has been recalled in other years and models.

The car's low beam headlights do not safely illuminate the road in front of you. Honda/Acura has acknowledged a recall on other models of the Acura but they have not recalled 2015 Model RDX automobiles for this problem. The headlight's illumination is unsafe and pose a serious risk to all traffic. This problem forces the driver to illuminate high beams to see the road surface at night even when other traffic is traveling onward to the vehicle. This poses a serious safety risk to both parties.

The headlights on my 2015 RDX have become dimmer the past two years. At this point it is not safe to drive my vehilcle at night due to the lack of visibility.

IN JULY 2019 I REALIZED THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WERE LIT BUT DID NOT EMIT ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE HOUSING COVER IS CLEAR. I THOUGHT I HAD AN EYE PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST A YEAR PRIOR BUT MY EYE DOCTOR WAS SAYING I HAD 20/20 VISION WITH MY GLASSES.. TWO ACURA DEALERSHIPS, AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND AN AUTO PARTS STORE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS SAID THE DAMAGE WAS UV RAYS. THEY ALL SAY BOTH HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND CANNOT BE FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT REPLACED THE BULBS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. THERE IS NO CLOUDINESS OR LIQUID IN THE ASSEMBLY. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR AFTER DUSK IN OVER A YEAR.THE STATES ATTRNY OFFICE COULD NOT RESOLVE.

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY MOONROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. I HAD TAKEN A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND SHORTLY AFTER I REACHED THE 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AT FIRST, THEN I HEARD MORE CRACKLING FROM ABOVE AND FIGURED IT WAS THE MOONROOF. LUCKILY I HAD THE SHADE CLOSED AND THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME AT THE TIME. SINCE THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND AND I WASN'T DRIVING UNDER AN OVERPASS, IT SEEMS TO ME THIS HAPPENED SPONTANEOUSLY VS SOMETHING LIKE A ROCK HITTING THE MOONROOF.

The low beam headlights on my 2015 Acura RDX have become dangerously dim, to the point where nighttime driving is unsafe. The issue is not related to the bulbs. I replaced the bulbs with new, higher output units, but the light output did not improve. The problem appears to be caused by deterioration of the internal reflector bowls inside the projector housing. The reflective coating has degraded, resulting in extremely poor forward illumination and very limited projection distance

LLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE DIMMED OVER TIME (CAR WAS JUST OVER 4 YEARS OLD) TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT USING HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. REPLACING BULBS DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER AND DSM REP AGREE THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT WILL ONLY REPAIR FOR OVER $1,000. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR SIMILAR ISSUE ON DIFFERENT MODEL. MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THIS ISSUE.

The inner headlight lens are defective, and have progressively gotten worse year after year. I’m Unable to see at night due to poor lighting because of the haze covering the lens over the bulb. Research shows there are numerous complaints about this model/year car.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP HOUSING HAD DETERIORATED RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER KEY ACURA OF GAINESVILLE (3435 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, (855) 856-9562) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE HEADLAMP HOUSING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,023.

THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE HEADLIGHTS HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT NIGHT TIME DRIVING IS HAZARDOUS. I HAVE REPLACED THE REGULAR BULB AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE, I THEN REPLACED THE REG BULB WITH AN LED LIGHT AND IT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. WITHOUT A GOOD REFLECTOR SURFACE, THE LIGHT WILL NOT SAFELY FUNCTION. REPLACEMENT COSTS ARE WELL OVER $1,200 AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS POOR CHOICE IN REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE 2015 RDX HEADLIGHTS. THE RXL 2014 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT THE SAME PROBLEM IS WHAT I AM EXPERIENCING. I CAN NO LONGER SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WHICH WILL BLIND THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND ALSO IS NOT SAFE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ON THIS VEHICLE.

I cant see if my headlight is on at night. I have HID and it is not working so well. daytime is fine but when i need it when its raining or dark, it is very hard to see.

I have had to replace both the driver side and passenger side headlight assemblies in this vehicle. This a defect with Acura RDX and should be recalled. The Acura dealership confirmed the headlights were dimmer than the daytime running lights and would not pass inspection. I replaced the left headlight in 2018 and the right one in 2022. Even after costly replacement, the lighting is still very dim and unsafe for night driving.

My 2015 Acura RDX headlights have progressively been getting more and more dim over the past 5+ years. I am now at the point that I can no longer safely drive my car at night. I am unable to see very far in from of me, making it impossible to see lines in the road, or gauge where my vehicle is in the road. I have to use my high beams if I want to see anything. This blinds oncoming traffic. While looking this problem up online, I see that many others have complained about this, but there has been no resolution. Acura told me to pay the dealership to do diagnostics on my car and send them the report. I do not have the money to pay for diagnostics, and do not feel I should do so when there is a lot of evidence of a problem already. Acura recalled headlights of another model that had the same issue, the Acura RLX. "Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash"

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HONDA OF PRESCOTT (3291 WILLOW CREEK RD, PRESCOTT, AZ 86301, (928) 778-5500) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER ILLUMINATION FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF FREMONT (5700 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538, WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS BULBS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ALMOST RAN OFF OF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE DIMNESS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF MODESTO (4325 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356), AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATED 96,217.