2017 Acura Rdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (17) · Service Brakes (11) · Electrical System (9)
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31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2017-04-18 · campaign 17V256000 · 1,425 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
Service bulletins (120)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2025-06-04 · ONL6T806032025 Acura Form · Other
owner notification letter - under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing “d” and sets dtc
Power Train 2025-06-03 · ONL6T806032025 Acura Lett · Other
owner notification letter - under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing “d” and sets dtc
Engine 2025-04-18 · B23-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing “d” and set dtc p0741 torque converter clutch circuit performance or stu
Engine 2025-04-18 · BEBM04182025901 · Other
dealer message - torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. as a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the m
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2024-02-26 · B23-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing âdâ and set dtc p0741 torque converter clutch circuit performance or
Power Train 2023-11-17 · B23-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. the reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing âdâ and set dtc p0741 torque converter clutch circuit performance or
Showing the 6 most recent of 120 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Air Bags“airbag light came on in vehicle in dec 2025. took vehicle to local acura dealer for service. they said a new airbag module part (77810-tx4-a40za) is needed. been waiting 11 months for the part and only get no eta from corporate and the dealer. the vehicle is unsafe to drive without the part and we are left stranded with no vehicle to drive. …”
2026-10-13 · Power Train“dtc code is registering torque converter clutch circuit performance stuck or off (p0741) this can lead to ruining my transmission. it was an extended warranty to 150,000 miles or 10 years for known issue. service bulletin 23-029. honda corporate refuses to pay or let a more local honda dealership repair and reimburse. they want me to go to an a…”
2026-10-02 · Air Bags“the airbag light came on in xxx. on our 2017 acura rdx. took the vehicle to acura buerkle in [xxx] for service and to look at the light. we were told the vehicle is not safe to drive as the air bag sensor needs to be replaced. initially the dealership gave us a loaner vehicle and then called and said they don't know when the part will be available…”
2026-09-26 · Structure:body“i was driving on 94e/ in illinois; suddenly, i heard a loud shattering sound. when i was able to exit the highway and check, i was shocked to see my sunroof had shattered! nothing had hit the sunroof. it was a spontaneous break! if i hadn’t had the inside sunroof closed, glass would have hit me and my passenger. …”
2026-09-18 · Power Train“dtc23-029 and sb p0741 “torque converter and transmission system problem” illuminated on dash. my vehicle is eligible based on 10 year or 150k miles per warranty extension however the dealership where i purchased the vehicle, a bra. ananda, and a bra america are denying coverage for the needed replacement of the torque converter. the vin decoder ve…”
2026-08-27 · Power Train“transmision warning light comes on along with side warning indicator , stays on till vehicle is turned off . then may or maynot come back on . very intermitent.…”
2026-08-06 · Electrical System“i have been experiencing issues with the alarm system when i lock the car the alarm randomly goes off. i have had my battery replaced and it still happens. there is nothing touching the handles during these times, it happens randomly, something internal going on. the only way to be sure it won’t disturb my neighbors is to leave my door unlocked whi…”
2026-05-12 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 acura rdx. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. no warning lights were illuminated. the failure occurred on several different occasions. a dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was possib…”
2026-04-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 143,500 mi“the contact owns a 2017 acura rdx. while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. the contact's wife enabled the parking brake. the contact stated that at a later while, the vehicle independently accelerated. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicl…”
2026-03-24 · Power Train · 138,477 mi“the contact owns a 2017 acura rdx. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly sputtered, and the transmission warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and dtc: p0741 was retrieved. the mechanic determined that the torque converter clutch had failed and needed to be rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.