KnownCarProblems2019 Acura Rdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 440 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura Rdx, most often about the other or unspecified (32% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Rdx model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Acura Rdx problems
Other or unspecified
142 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles.
After apple's ios update for iphone, apple carplay has become unstable and crashes for no apparent reason resulting in active navigation services while driving, becoming unusable without warning. Restarting the Acura technology and/or the iphone results in continued sporadic but unuseable operation. This can result in…
My Acura has "stalled" twice now while passing (once at about 4800 miles and the other at about 5600 miles on odo). Both times the car was in cruise control and lane keep assist and traveling on a highway at about 60mph. Both times I was overtaking a large vehicle that was to the right of me. Both times, I put the…
Visibility and wipers
114 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, glass, side/rear.
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that the rear windshield suddenly shattered after the contact entered the parked vehicle. There was no impact to cause the rear windshield to shatter. Additionally, the vehicle had not been turned on at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Rdx. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, there was loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the rear of the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear windshield glass had shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent…
Engine
91 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
Traveling on interstate highway, hit the gas to get past another car, and car lost power and the engine light started blinking. Pulled over to shoulder, shut it down, restarted, and it was fine after that. Weather conditions were very humid. Fortunately was not rear-ended but was a very dangerous situation. Took car…
Trying to overtake slower car on two lane road at approximately 60mph, car lost all power went into "limp mode" forced to find way off road on busy road. Using 93 octane gas, sunny day. Waited few minutes restarted vehicle. Extremely dangerous situation.
Fuel system
44 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
Was driving down the highway when my car lost all acceleration and a whole bunch of warning lights went on, steering became hard etc. Got it over to the side of the highway barely. Car wouldn't restart, go into neutral or anything. Apparently the dealership says the radar was fault and killed the car while I was…
2019 Acura Rdx advance sh-AWD odometer 12,900 tuesday 01/14/2020 14:20; lkas on, comfort mode, engine idle stop/start cancelled with the button, 60 deg f. On a 300+ mile road trip, the latter half under heavy rain. Nearing my home, the rain was almost stopped, and as I acceleratedup a long steep grade, the Rdx felt…
Electrical
39 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
Erratic display operation causes driver distraction problems and possible damage to car operation (transmission). As shown in attachments it displays system error. The infotainment system screen goes dark. Tire pressure displays false information. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer multiple times; each time the…
Trying to overtake slower car on two lane road at approximately 60mph, car lost all power went into "limp mode" forced to find way off road on busy road. Using 93 octane gas, sunny day. Waited few minutes restarted vehicle. Extremely dangerous situation.
Transmission
37 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
We turned onto the on-ramp of i40 west in arkansas at exit 58 heading west. I accelerated to get up to speed to merge onto the highway. When I reached 70mph the car stopped acceleration and very rapidly slowed to 20mph in front of multiple cars and semi trucks. I was lucky to have been missed by the traffic behind US…
The contact owns a 2019 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that he noticed an unknown fluid leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer findlay Acura (315 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown component to be patched. The vehicle was not…
Body and structure
23 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
I was driving my car on an expressway in mild rain and stopped at a red light when I heard a loud bang. I was concerned and pulled in immediately into a gas station. The moonroof shade was open. I got out of the car and inspected around but didnot see anything noticeable. As I got into the car to drive, I noticed a…
On tv news after seeing a couple of cars even a small SUV overturned in the exact location I damaged my Acura Rdx. I decided to report my accident. Not sure the exact date but give or take october 15,2019. It was in the beginning of construction at the corner of tremont ave and van nest a island was constructed with…
Brakes
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
From march 2019 to present: when driving at speeds above 55mph, the vehicle slams on it's brakes automatically and comes to a complete stop. I then have to put the Rdx in park, then back into drive before I can accelerate again. This happens when no other cars are around the front of the vehicle. This has happened a…
Issue with break hold feature. When brake hold button is on car will keep the brake on even when driver releases the petal. In addition the vehicle is defaulted so the engine automatically will shut off when brake petal is pressed all the way down. But often when the HVAC system needs to run it will start the engine…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Acura Rdx recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 7, 2026. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are bol, wo9, ooa, wom, xoh, noc, pod, boe, uof, pob, eog, aoi, qo8, toj, do7, and sok. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24v064. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 29, 2026.
Full defect summary
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, 2019-2022 insight, 2019-2021 hr-v, 2018-2020 fit, 2020-2022 cr-v hybrid, 2017-2022 cr-v, 2017-2018, 2021 civic type r, 2017-2021 civic hatchback, 2016-2020 civic coupe, 2016-2022 civic, 2017-2022 accord hybrid, and 2016-2022 accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Acura Rdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura Rdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (142 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); visibility and wipers (114 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); engine (91 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Acura Rdx have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Acura Rdx?
- It is the most complained-about Rdx model year since 2000, with 440 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.