2022 Acura Rdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (9) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (2) · Steering (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
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 ma
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-02-01 · campaign 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Service bulletins (139)
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.
Electrical System 2026-01-21 · B23066 · Over The Air
over the air system update - system updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. information about the various software releases can be found in this document.
Structure:body 2025-10-17 · B23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - a pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. this can allow shifting, which may lead to a pop noise."
Engine 2025-09-17 · B25-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
Service Brakes 2025-05-30 · B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°c (50°f).
Service Brakes 2025-05-16 · B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10°c (50°f).
Structure:body 2025-05-10 · BTI&05092025901 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2019-2025 rdxs and 2022-2025 mdxs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. clients may describe a single pop noise heard while driving over a bump or turning in and out of driveways. to better unde
Showing the 6 most recent of 139 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-30 · Unknown Or Other“the panoramic roof frame assembly on my 2022 acura rdx exhibits the exact condition described in acura technical service bulletin (tsb) 23-004. the panoramic roof produces loud popping and creaking noises during normal driving over uneven pavement and driveway entrances because the roof frame mounting system loses clamp force, allowing the roof fra…”
2026-06-26 · Unknown Or Other“the rear glass shattered suddenly when the car was parked. acura issued a tsb 22-014, but my model is not listed in the tsb.…”
2026-04-03 · Electrical System“while driving through an active intersection, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of electrical power. the engine shut off without warning and all electrical systems immediately went dead. the instrument cluster went dark, the ignition was unresponsive, and the hazard lights did not function. the vehicle lost propulsion while in traf…”
2026-03-30 · Visibility/Wiper“while on vacation, upon entering the parked vehicle, the rear hatch window spontaneously shattered. no local place was open (sunday) and the wait for a new window was days out so i had to drive two hours home with a makeshift windshield made from a tarp and duct tape. this is an obvious hazard as i could not see out the back window. replacement wi…”
2025-08-31 · Steering · 💥 crash“automatic braking system came on when the vehicle sensed another vehicle. as the breaking system turned on, the steering wheel locked and did not allow for the driver to steer in order to not avoid a collision. this happened in the streets. it is currently under investigation with insurance. the vehicle had applied the emergency breaks system a few…”
2025-04-25 · Steering · 💥 crash“respected sir/madam, i am filing this complaint about a road incident that occurred on [xxx] near [xxx] that resulted in a total car loss for me, [xxx] , wife of [xxx] (jointly insured through geico auto insurance ). i am a responsible driver with no history of at-fault collisions, and i suffered severe mental pressure and miraculously survived a…”
2025-01-21 · Visibility/Wiper“the rear windshield shattered due to no force from any outside forces. there were no signs of impact, and apparently this has happened to numerous owners of this specific model.…”
2025-01-20 · Visibility/Wiper“rear windshield spontaneously shattered when closing the drivers side door…”
2025-01-11 · Visibility/Wiper“12/28/2024 rear windshield completely shattered without any external impact. the car was sitting in driveway. temperature was approximately 61 degrees. dealership has refused to take responsibility even though part number is same as a service bulletin recall for 2019-2020. …”
2025-01-08 · Wheels“my 2022 acura rdx has premature wear at 22,000 miles for its front rotors and back rotors. the vehicle creates unusual vibration and noise when braking and i cannot drive it due to this noise .when i contacted the acura/ technician they told me that new model of acura rdx has this problem especially during cold weather and its rotos wears due t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.