2020 Acura RDX service brakes problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Acura RDX — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the brakes were unintendedly activated. Additionally, the contact observed an orange warning light which stated “Brakes” illuminated and then went off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
filed May 30, 2024
“On April 18, 2023 driving thru shopping center parking lot, WITHOUT WARNING car suddenly jerked right, accelerated, while brakes, steering wheel, gears locked. Ended crashing thru the wall of a structure. Airbags did NOT deploy but seat belts tightened firmly keeping us from going thru windshield…”
filed Sep 23, 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, 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% |
| 2019 RDX | 22 | 5% |
| 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 2020 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.