2025 Acura Rdx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (21) · Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2025-09-05 · campaign 25V582000 · 17,330 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
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.
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
Structure:body 2025-04-25 · BTI&04252025901 · 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
What owners report
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“incident description: spontaneous rear window shattering on the night of august 28th, 2026, my 2025 acura rdx was parked legally in my apartment complex's residential parking area. there was no severe weather, falling debris, or external activity in the area. when i returned to the vehicle the following morning on august 29th, 2026, i discovered t…”
2026-04-22 · Unknown Or Other“i own a 2025 acura rdx with an open eps recall involving potential loss of power steering assist due to improper software calibration. i live in bozeman, montana, far from the nearest acura dealer. acura customer care and escalated supervisor offered no reasonable accommodation. completing this safety recall requires substantial long-distance trave…”
2026-04-16 · Steering · 6,800 mi“the contact owns a 2025 acura rdx. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 mph, the steering wheel was pulling to the right, and the vehicle unintendedly attempted to switch lanes. the contact swerved to avoid another vehicle. several unknown lights were illuminated. the lane departure/lane keep assist feature was previously turne…”
2026-04-01 · Service Brakes“brakes making a humming noise and loud noises when reversing. have taken it to the dealer two times already, have had the car less than a year, and the dealer claims there is nothing they can do. …”
2026-02-11 · Wheels“two issues with this brand new acura rdx 2025: 1) herky/jerking brakes. experienced this issue weeks after purchasing. lots of vibration when applying brakes....happens often. took car back to acura dealership and they said brakes working as designed. 2) very soft /no tension in brake pedal. this issue arose within last few months. press on brake …”
2026-02-05 · Tires“while driving on the highway, without warning the tire tread separated from the rim causing danger to myself. luckily i was able to pull to the side of the highway to await assistance. state police was called and the car was eventually towed to the dealership. the entire tire literally separated from the rim. tire size: 235 /60 r 18. …”
2025-10-19 · Steering“the problem i am reporting i found reported on the internet. my dashboard lite up with power steering and brake warning lights and told me to contact the dealer. power steering was lost and braking power diminished. pulled over and restarted the car several times and steering and braking came back but the warning lights still on. after sitting for …”
2025-10-14 · Engine · 380 mi“the contact owns a 2025 acura rdx. the contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. the contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that after the third attempt, the vehicle restarted. the contact stated that several days later, the message “idle st…”
2025-10-09 · Steering“exiting interstate 270 onto highway 40/64 when the dashboard lit. up and there was no power steering. tuning the steering wheel very difficult. luckily no accident occurred however in a different situation or location the results would have been disastrous. wife was able to exit the interstate and get to a parking lot. …”
2025-10-03 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield is distorted and when looking through it is like looking through a convex piece of glass. i went onto the acura forum and there are numerous complaints. my daughter won't drive the car because its dangerous she said. its like looking through a fish bowl. all forum complaints were similar to mine. driving for any amount of time is dif…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.