2015 Acura RDX problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 411 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Acura RDX, filed between 2014-12-19 and 2026-09-22. The most common problem areas are the exterior lighting (339, 82%), air bags (33, 8%) and visibility/wiper (20, 5%). Owners reported 7 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Acura RDX complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 339 | 82% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 33 | 8% | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Exterior lighting: 339 complaints
- 339 complaints of 411 (82%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- 15 of them also name the visibility/wiper; owners reported 3 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Acura RDX covers this system.
Air bags: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 411 (8%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- Owners reported 2 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Acura RDX; the latest, campaign 19V500000, says: “These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…”
Visibility/wiper: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 411 (5%) name the visibility/wiper — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- 15 of them also name the exterior lighting; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Acura RDX covers this system.
Structure: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 411 (2%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Acura RDX covers this system.
Electrical system: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 411 (2%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Acura RDX covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 411 (1%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 3 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Acura RDX covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 106 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2026 | 26 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names RDX, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Acura RDX recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RDX?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Acura RDX's most common problem areas are the exterior lighting (339 of 411 complaints), air bags (33 of 411 complaints) and visibility/wiper (20 of 411 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA has 411 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Acura RDX, including 7 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Acura RDX's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Acura RDX; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.