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2015 Acura RDX Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

320Exterior Lighting complaints
79%Of all 405 complaints
#1Most-reported category

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING320 · 79%
AIR BAGS33 · 8.1%
VISIBILITY/WIPER19 · 4.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS11 · 2.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 2.5%

Share of the 405 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Acura RDX overview page.

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
“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
“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

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Acura RDX have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Acura RDX: 320 of 405 complaints on file (79%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Acura RDX have in total?

405 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 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.

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.