Acura · RDX · 2019
2019 Acura RDX
4
Recalls
421
Complaints
5/5
NCAP overall
The 2019 Acura RDX has 4 recalls and 421 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. One stored NHTSA configuration has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, not a rating for all versions. Most frequent stored component label: unknown or other (105 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 13081
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Researching 2019 Acura RDX transmission problems? Some owner reports mention the transmission. Read their details alongside powertrain and engine categories rather than assuming every acceleration concern has the same cause.
Source: NHTSA Public Records
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Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2019 Acura RDX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is unknown or other with 105 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2019 Acura RDX reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2019 Acura RDX currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 421 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA rating for one stored configuration, not all versions.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are unknown or other (105), visibility/wiper (74), engine (39).
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- Vehicle
- 2019 Acura RDX
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 421
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- 5/5. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 13081.
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
Powertrain is broader than transmission. A keyword in an owner report is not a verified diagnosis, failure rate, or evidence that a recall covers that symptom.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 13081
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 23V858000December 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA ID: 23V158000March 09, 2023
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.
NHTSA ID: 21V215000March 25, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Status
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA ID: 20V314000May 28, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Status
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Owner Complaints
421 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2026
Rear Window of 2019 Acura RDX shattered while car was parked at my home after using remote start. No other damage to vehicle, there is currently a TSB 22-014 for this exact issue by Acura where they acknowledged that this happens to RDX models from 2019-2022 but there is no recal...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2026
REAR WINDOW OF 2019 ACURA RDX SHATTERED SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT MANIPULATION.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 20, 2026
Rear windshield shattered while driving, with no impact. That is a dangerous risk that could go terribly wrong with other drivers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2026
Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX (Technology Package) I am reporting a serious safety issue involving sudden loss of engine power while driving. On March 14, 2026, I filled my gas tank before traveling approximately 1.5 hours out of town. The vehicle operated normally that day. The foll...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 15, 2026
My car is AWD. Occasionally when I am driving my car will feel like its stalling and an error message appears on the dash saying there’s an error with the AWD system and only front wheel driving is working
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 14, 2026
The hatch window of the car broke spontaneously while parked. There were no debris or damage made to it. The glass broke right above the window shield wiper and the rest of the window was intact with spider web like shatter.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 13, 2026
The back windshield has cracked on two occasions in the span of six months.
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 5, 2026
On March 5, 2026 my son and I were sitting parked in my 2019 RDX A-Spec SUV when we heard a loud cracking sound and my rear windshield shattered. We got out of the car and did not see anyone or anything nearby that could have impacted the windshield. There were no objects on th...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 4, 2026
The rear window on the hatch shattered without any trauma to the glass. It was completely unexpected and there was immediately a hole in my rear window. There were no obvious defects in the glass and again, no trauma to the window prior to it shattering. The car was parked in the...
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SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2, 2026
Shattered back windshield is common but not recalled. Also another issue I am having is a Jammed seatbelt. Acura currently told me my windshield is not covered because it’s a Canadian car. Wondering if my seatbelt issue will be resolved or not too because it’s also a Canadian car...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do 2019 Acura RDX complaints confirm a transmission defect?
No. Some NHTSA owner reports in our dataset mention the transmission, but those descriptions alone do not confirm a common defect. Compare the full reports, vehicle configuration, and recall scope, and seek a vehicle-specific diagnosis for a shifting or acceleration problem.
How many recalls does the 2019 Acura RDX have?
The 2019 Acura RDX has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Acura RDX?
NHTSA has received 421 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Acura RDX?
Our stored NHTSA record for the 2019 Acura RDX has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 13081. Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura RDX?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2019 Acura RDX are unknown or other (105 reports), visibility/wiper (74 reports), engine (39 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2019 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2019 Acura RDX. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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