2013 Acura RDX Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Acura RDX overview page.
What owners report
“I purchased the car new and have maintained the vehicle in very condition. What happened is the headlights have gradually become dim as time passed…”NHTSA complaint 11626091 — filed 11/19/2024
“My 2013 Acura RDX headlights are so dim and it is very dangerous for me to drive at night. This is worse when raining or…”NHTSA complaint 11624871 — filed 11/12/2024
“After 10 years, the low beam headlights have become very dim to the point that itâs difficult and unsafe for myself and other drivers for…”NHTSA complaint 11623380 — filed 11/04/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Acura RDX have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Acura RDX: 84 of 161 complaints on file (52.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Acura RDX have in total?
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
