The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting is the largest identified problem area: 118 of 442 complaints (27%) mention it. 143 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed rose from 78 in 2018 to 442 in 2019.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 442
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,200–$3,350
- Combined MPG
- 23–24
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,350–3,500 | 3,350–3,500 | 3,200–3,350 | 3,200–3,350 | 3,200–3,350 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–23 | 22–23 | 23–24 | 23–24 | 23–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–20 / 27–28 | 19–20 / 27–28 | 21–22 / 26–28 | 21–22 / 26–28 | 21–22 / 26–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–402 | 386–402 | 370–385 | 370–385 | 370–387 | |
| Complaints filed | 80 | 78 | 442 | 351 | 118 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Acura RDX have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Acura RDX get?
EPA rates it 23–24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Acura RDX?
EPA estimates $3,200–$3,350 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,200 (low) | 370 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg (high) | 27 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | $3,200 (low) | 374 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (low) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | $3,350 (high) | 385 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $3,350 (high) | 385 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.