2015 Acura RDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Acura RDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 436
- 303 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 320 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 5 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,198
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+222
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2013-2017
+146
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
76%
Exterior Lighting: 331 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Acura RDX
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 320
- AIR BAGS 33
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 19
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 11
- STRUCTURE:BODY 10
3 recalls on record for the 2015 Acura RDX
- NHTSA 19V500000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 19V182000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the dr
- NHTSA 16V061000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Acura RDX units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Acura RDX reliable?
NHTSA has 436 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Acura RDX and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (320 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Acura RDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RDX?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (320), air bags (33), visibility/wiper (19), exterior lighting:headlights (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Acura RDX?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.