Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Acura RDX has 3 recalls, 159 complaints.
3
Recalls
159
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 ...
16V061000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013...
13V143000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-sh...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Acura RDX SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On 3/26/2026 a symbol of an engine appeared on my dash. Then several minutes later the car began run... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2013 ACURA RDX. HEAD LIGHTS HAVE DIMMED WHERE ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HAD THE WHOLE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMB... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The low beam headlights lights on my 2013 Acura RDX are very dim, and replacing the bulbs does not m... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam headlight projector reflectors deteriorate making the low beam headlights unusable for safe... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Have replaced low beam headlight bulbs multiple times within weeks/months of each time for months no... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam headlights have begun to dim so much that they are unsafe and ineffective at night. I unde... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights have grown dim. The bulbs have been replaced multiple times to find a bright enough bulb,... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam headlights are dangerously dim due to the oem headlightbulbs burning the reflector bowls in... |
| Jan 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Three different times, when accelerating, my car looses all power, will not accelerate, looses power... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My car is undriveable at night due to headlights malfunctioning. They are so dim they barely illumin... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Front low beam headlights are dangerously dim. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | In the headlight assembly the main headlight bowls are deteriorated/defective. The amount of light ... |
| Nov 24, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Vehicle headlights on my 2013 Acura RDX Base Model have become progressively dimmer over time to the... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I purchased the car new and have maintained the vehicle in very condition. What happened is the head... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | After 10 years, the low beam headlights have become very dim to the point that it’s difficult and un... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Over the last few years or so, the low beam headlights have provided less and less illumination of t... |
| May 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There hasn't been a specific incident at this point. I am reporting what appears to be a manufacturi... |
| May 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My car headlights are very dim and can't see road well at night-other cars have trouble seeing me. T... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The low beam headlights are so dim I cannot see the road driving at night. I tried replacing the lig... |
| Feb 25, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Just purchased vehicle not too long ago and noticed light was dim. From researching online, many peo... |