2020 Acura RDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Acura RDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 424
- 343 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 100 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,231
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+210
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2018-2022
+160
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
24%
Unknown Or Other: 100 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 Acura RDX
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 100
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 83
- ENGINE 51
- STRUCTURE:BODY 24
- SERVICE BRAKES 22
5 recalls on record for the 2020 Acura RDX
- NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V064000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V158000 · 2023 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 21V215000 · 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2020 Acura RDX
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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 2020 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 2020 Acura RDX reliable?
NHTSA has 424 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Acura RDX and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (100 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Acura RDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura RDX?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (100), visibility/wiper (83), engine (51), structure:body (24). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 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.