Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 115 of 115 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
23 complaint records2 crash reports
"during acceleration on highway to pass a vehicle the Acura RDX lost power and decelerated. Check engine light came on....engine lost power to accelerate/maintain highway speed almost causing an accident...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
16 complaint records2 crash reports
"Since buying this car I’ve had a few occasions where the car has not slowed down and feels like the transmission is pushing the car more than it should under hard breaking...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
14 complaint records
"Got in my vehicle as usual, started the vehicle shortly after I heard cracking thought nothing of it and all of a sudden the rear tailgate window shattered completely...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | Air Bags | 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,... | Normally free |
| 24V064000 | Air Bags | 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,... | Normally free |
| 21V939000 | Power Train | 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... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026251 2026-05-21 | Seats And Restraints | 12,371 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. |
| 2024059 2024-02-01 | Airbag | 66,846 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. |
| 2021731 2021-12-03 | Powertrain | 57 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the left-front axle shaft was not properly heat-treated. As a result, the axle shaft could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B21673 May 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Electrical System | Over The Air Update - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of downloading and installing Over the Air System Updates. System Updates contain upgrades that fix a variety of operational errors and/or enhancements that add new functionality. |
| B23-004 Oct 2025 | Structure | "Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. | |
| B25-049 Sep 2025 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover. | |
| B19-053 May 2025 | Service Brakes | Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C (50°F). | |
| BTI&05092025901 May 2025 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTI&04252025901 Apr 2025 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. | |
| B23-025 Dec 2024 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality. | |
| ONL6M309172024 Sep 2024 | Electrical System | Owner Notification Letter - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality. | |
| BBOM07302024902 Jul 2024 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality. | |
| B24-045 Jul 2024 | Electrical System | Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system transport (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality. | |
| B19-053 Jul 2024 | Service Brakes | Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°C (50°F). | |
| B19-053 May 2024 | Service Brakes | Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 15 mph or less, with ambient temperatures below 50° F. | |
| B19-053 Apr 2024 | Service Brakes | Service Bulletin- The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. The front brakes stop squealing when they are warmed up.For the front brakes, the brake damping force of applied shims is insufficient at colder temperature. | |
| B23-010 Mar 2024 | Power Train | Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria. | |
| B20-053 Mar 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The MIL is flashing with a loss of power. This is most common in hot, humid regions, or after a period of rainfall. | |
| BTI&02152024901 Feb 2024 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2024 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&01222024902 Jan 2024 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2024 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| B23-004 Jan 2024 | Structure | Service Bulletin - A pop noise from the rear roof area occurs when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline. It was determined that, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. | |
| BTI&01022024902 Jan 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2024 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&11272023904 Nov 2023 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2023 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&11272023905 Nov 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. | |
| BTI&11082023902 Nov 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2023 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&10302023901 Oct 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 RDXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. | |
| BTI&10242023903 Oct 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2023 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&10162023903 Oct 2023 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&10022023904 Oct 2023 | Visibility/Wiper | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&09142023901 Sep 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| BTI&08302023902 Aug 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the front wipers inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| B23-004 Aug 2023 | Structure | Service Bulletin - Pop noise from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to panoramic roof frame mounting bolts unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. This can allow shifting, which may lead to a pop noise. | |
| B23-013 Jul 2023 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The client notices loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to a Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure. | |
| B20-031 Jun 2023 | Equipment | Service Bulletin - There is a popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system due to a loose connection in the MOST bus network. | |
| B23-013 May 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - A driver can notice loss of auto function, or no function, of the sunroof glass/sunshade due to Motor-Control Unit error code in the clock frequency check falsely detecting a failure. | |
| BTI&03282023902 Mar 2023 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| B23-010 Mar 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability concerns. This may result in the following DTCâs to set: ⢠P0300 (Random Misfire Detected), ⢠P0301 (No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected), ⢠P0302 (No. | |
| BTI&03132023906 Mar 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| BTI&02232023904 Feb 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| BTI&02072023902 Feb 2023 | Fuel System | Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| BTI&01182023901 Jan 2023 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| BTI&01172023 Jan 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when it's going up or down. | |
| BTI&01032023902 Jan 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when it's going up or down. | |
| BTI&01032023904 Jan 2023 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2022 MDXs & RDXs with a client complaint of the Check Engine Light (CEL) on & the DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low [Loss of Fuel Pressure]) stored. | |
| BTI&12132022902 Dec 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the button for movement). | |
| BTI&12132022904 Dec 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. | |
| BTI&12132022905 Dec 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its going up or down. | |
| BTI&11282022901 Nov 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its going up or down. | |
| BTI&11282022902 Nov 2022 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a front and/or rear brake noise which can be described as a squeal. | |
| BTI&11282022903 Nov 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. | |
| BTI&11282022905 Nov 2022 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the button for movement). | |
| BTI&11122022910 Nov 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the button for movement). | |
| BTI&11082022904 Nov 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the button for movement). | |
| BTI&11072022905 Nov 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. | |
| BTI&11042022901 Nov 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its going up or down. | |
| BTI&11042022902 Nov 2022 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a front and/or rear brake noise which can be described as a squeal. | |
| BTI&10252022902 Oct 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022 MDXs & 2020-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of the auto-open/close function on the sunshade/sunroof being lost (client has to continuously press on the button for movement). | |
| BTI&10212022901 Oct 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its going up or down. | |
| BTI&10212022902 Oct 2022 | Parking Brake | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a front and/or rear brake noise which can be described as a squeal. | |
| BTI&10212022903 Oct 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenance. | |
| BTI&10142022903 Oct 2022 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 - 2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a screeching or squeal noise from any window when its going up or down. | |
| BTI&10072022902 Oct 2022 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 RDXs with a client complaint of a front and/or rear brake noise which can be described as a squeal. | |
| BBTS221001 Oct 2022 | Visibility | Tech Line Article - If you are inspecting an MDX/RDX and notice a loss of auto function or no function of the sunroof/sunshade, please try these steps before removing any parts or trying any other repairs. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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