2021 Acura RDX vs 2022 Acura RDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Acura RDX | 2022 Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 111 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 194 | 139 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 9 |
| Power Train | 13 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2021 Acura RDX
2022 Acura RDX
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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.