2015 Acura RDX lighting problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 5, 2026MDLighting

   The low beam headlights are very dim at night time. An extreme safety issue. I had to occasionally use the high beam headlamps for proper visibility. I had the bulbs replaced and the brightness did not improve at all. I spoke with the service department at the dealership where I purchased the vehicle and was advised that the headlamp assemblies need replacing. I replaced them at a significant cost.

   NHTSA complaint #11769140 · source
2. Filed Sep 27, 2026GALighting

   The deteriorating chrome in the headlight projector is impossible to see. I just miss head on collision. And weeks before. I have purchased all and every headlight bulb and nothing works. Either I’m going to die in a wreck or kill somebody. Due to this ongoing problem with the projector. Please recall 2015 Acura RdX projectors so know one gets hurt.

   NHTSA complaint #11767257 · source
3. Filed Sep 22, 2026TXLighting

   My low beam headlights have not been giving off enough light to see at night. Upon further investigation, I found several complaints regarding the same problem with the year and make of my car. I went yesterday, 9/21/26 and had the bulbs replaced with LED for $190 and the problem still exists. I have to use my high beam headlights to see at night, which is unsafe and illegal. Acura should be held accountable for faulty equipment and not their loyal customers.

   NHTSA complaint #11766073 · source
4. Filed Sep 14, 2026VALighting

   The component that failed is the low-beam headlight system, specifically the internal projector lens housings of both the driver and passenger side headlight assemblies. The reflective chrome coating inside the projector bowls has degraded, delaminated, and burned away due to heat from halogen lightbulbs. This failure severely compromises nighttime driving safety. Because the reflective backing inside the headlights has deteriorated, the low-beam bulbs cannot project light…

   NHTSA complaint #11764096 · source
5. Filed Aug 6, 2026FLLightingVisibility & Wipers

   Reflectors on low beam headlights have completely failed. Provides almost no illumination and is very dangerous to drive at night. Changing bulbs, cleaning outer lens makes no difference, the entire housing needs to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11755291 · source
6. Filed Aug 1, 2026OHLighting

   The HID low beam headlamps are not putting out enough light to drive the vehicle at night. This is dangerous, and I drive home from work at night. The inner low beam lens has degraded and become hazy. This would require the entire headlight housing to be replaced, which are very expensive - about $1,700. I believe this is the same problem that 2015 Acura RLX are experiencing, and recall JN2 was created. I don't understand why the 2015 Acura RDX models weren't included in…

   NHTSA complaint #11754106 · source
7. Filed Jul 21, 2026TXLighting

   There is a defect in my headlights, too dim to drive at night, have to engage high beams to see. This is a safety hazard. I believe this should be repaired by the manufacturer

   NHTSA complaint #11751826 · source
8. Filed Jul 15, 2026ALLighting

   Headlight reflector assemblies have delaminated causing headlight output to be very dim to the point that driving at night is not safe.

   NHTSA complaint #11750714 · source
9. Filed May 25, 2026ILLighting

   Low beam headlights are very dim after installing new bulbs. It appears the reflective capsule is not working properly. My car headlights have not been damaged in the past.

   NHTSA complaint #11739860 · source
10. Filed May 20, 2026HILighting

    Headlights are so dim and cannot operate at night driving thru the mountains. It seems like a repetitive issue that affects many owners.

    NHTSA complaint #11739101 · source
11. Filed Apr 23, 2026WALighting

    Low Beam head lamp assembly is defective and no longer focuses light forward. Delamination of reflector material is a common issue according to internet searches.

    NHTSA complaint #11733444 · source
12. Filed Apr 23, 2026MILighting

    Headlights are so dim that it is a safety risk. Literally cannot see to drive at night. I see reports online from many Acura owners that say this is a known defect yet to be recalled by Acura. There were no warning signs.

    NHTSA complaint #11733288 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology