2021 Acura RDX service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Acura RDX — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On or about XXX, my 2021 Acura RDX, with approximately 121,078 miles, suddenly displayed multiple dashboard warning lights and system-failure messages while I was driving. These included the check-engine light, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, steering, stability-control…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“After dealer (worldwide motors Ltd also call (Paragon Acura) 33-40 57th street, Woodside, NY 11377)replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors, my vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while stopped. While idling at a red light with my foot firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
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, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other RDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RDX | 14 | 48% |
| 2023 RDX | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 RDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 RDX | 22 | 6% |
| 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 2021 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.