2020 Acura RDX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2020 Acura RDX recalls

Most common 2020 Acura RDX problems

Problem areas named in the 351 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	104
Visibility/Wiper	84
Engine	55
Electrical System	27
Structure	26
Service Brakes	22
Power Train	22
Fuel/Propulsion System	21
Vehicle Speed Control	19
Visibility	18

What owners report

2026-10-28, Unknown Or Other
I own a 2020 Acura RDX SH-AWD Advance, VIN [XXX], about 80,080 miles. On XXX, the rear windshield shattered with no external impact, with glass caving into the cargo area. No crash and no injury occurred, but shattered glass in the cargo area and loss of the rear window is a safety concern for occupants. Acura Service Bulletin 22-014, version 3, XXX, covers 2020 RDX AWD vehicles in VIN range 5J8TC2H..LL000001 through 5J8TC2H..LL039430 for rear windshield shattering with no external impact, caused by incorrect specification for the rear defroster grid. My VIN [XXX] is inside that range. I filed a goodwill claim with Acura Client Relations, cases XXX and XXX. Acura's only written reply was XX

2026-10-27, Unknown Or Other
My back window shattered while in driveway when tempature had slightly changed

2026-10-25, Visibility/Wiper
The back hatch window suddenly shattered without anything hitting it, doors slamming, etc. just randomly shattered.

2026-10-07, Engine
The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the head gasket had failed and that the engine and head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

2026-10-06, Engine
The vehicle had 84400 miles at the time a blown head gasket was diagnosed by a Honda factory dealer. Was told not to drive vehicle further as sudden and catastrophic engine failure could occur. Unexpected and sudden engine failure at moderate to highway speeds, can create serious safety issues for passengers, nearby vehicles, and pedestrians. The vehicle has been serviced as scheduled at the local Honda factory dealer since new with supporting receipts. No engines repairs had been made to the vehicle since new. The issue was identified when the car was in for routine scheduled maintenance and I asked the dealer to check for the cause of momentary rough idle at engine startup. No diagnost

2020 Acura RDX questions

Does the 2020 Acura RDX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Acura RDX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Front Seat Belt Buckle May Fail to Latch in a Crash; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura RDX?

Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (104), Visibility/Wiper (84), Engine (55).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Acura RDX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.