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2015 Acura RDX Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 13.4× the fleet median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
405Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
0Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (79% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 13.4× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting320 · 79%not available
Air Bags33 · 8.1%RecalledRecall 19V182000 · Recall 19V500000 · Recall 16V061000
Visibility/wiper19 · 4.7%not available
Exterior Lighting:headlights11 · 2.7%not available
Structure:body10 · 2.5%not available
Electrical System8 · 2%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS33 · 8.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER19 · 4.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS11 · 2.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 2.5%
Unspecified / other8 · 2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 1.5%
POWER TRAIN4 · 1%
STEERING3 · 0.7%

Percentages are the share of the 405 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V182000 · 2019 · reported 03/06/2019

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V500000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · 2016 · reported 02/03/2016

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I've had the vehicle since around 44 k , Purchase and shortly months later technology lighting a battery issues, someone started hacking me saying they…”NHTSA complaint 11476731 — filed 07/31/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“First noted dimming low beam headlights in Oct 2019 with ~80K mileage. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms (visual observation during nighttime…”NHTSA complaint 11473551 — filed 07/12/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“Headlights are so dim they are unsafe for driving. Replacing the bulb does not fix. Acura said I need replace both headlight assemblies because the…”NHTSA complaint 11473472 — filed 07/11/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RDX?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 320 of 405 NHTSA complaints (79%), followed by air bags (33), visibility/wiper (19), exterior lighting:headlights (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Acura RDX have?

405 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V182000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Acura RDX's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.