2019 Acura RDX service brakes problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Acura RDX — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The breaks did not work while in a parking lot right after switching into drive. No major risk of any injury where this occurred. Not reported to the dealer, not inspected. No injury, no property damage. I left my wife in the vehicle with the car in park and went into the store. I came out 15…”
filed Oct 6, 2024
“I’ve had this happen 4 times now with my 2019 RDX. The latest Is on 12/10/23. Low speed braking and the tac revels to over 5000. Vehicle lurches forward with both feet on the brake peddle nearly hit a car broadside that was moving perpendicular to me., Three times under warranty to the dealer who…”
filed Dec 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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).
B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025Service 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).
B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2025Service 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).
B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2024Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 15 mph or less, with ambient temperatures below 50° F.
B19-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2024
Service Brakes problems in other RDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 14 | 48% |
| 2023 RDX | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 RDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 RDX | 14 | 13% |
| 2020 RDX | 22 | 6% |
| 2018 RDX | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 RDX | 11 | 15% |
| 2016 RDX | 6 | 15% |
| 2014 RDX | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 RDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 RDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 RDX | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Acura RDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.