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2025 Acura RDX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2025 Acura RDX with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
68
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
Recalls
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemSep 5, 2025 · campaign 25V582000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Acura RDX
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2019 worst (0/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 23/100 |
| 2023 | 22/100 |
| 2022 | 46/100 |
| 2021 | 9/100 |
| 2020 | 1/100 |
| 2019 | 0/100 |
| 2018 | 60/100 |
| 2017 | 54/100 |
| 2016 | 69/100 |
| 2015 | 53/100 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Acura RDX have?
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA: steering (23), driver-assist & stability (19), brakes (14). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Acura RDX have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Acura RDX get?
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Acura RDX?
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (69/100) and the 2019 worst (0/100).