2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 339 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 186 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,118 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 120 |
| Visibility/wiper | 83 | 3 |
| Engine | 51 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 34 |
| Structure | 24 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 38 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 30 | 7 |
| Stalling | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Acura RDX
2020 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.