2018 Acura RDX problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura RDX, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
64
Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
59,850 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 32 of 64 complaints (50%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (9) and engine (9) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 59,850 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2018 Acura RDX has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 8th of 19 Acura RDX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 16% more complaints than the 2017 model year (55).

2018 Acura RDX problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    32 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel system, gasoline17
Fuel/propulsion system15
Power train9
Engine9
Electrical system6
Unknown or other5
Vehicle speed control4
Lane departure: blind spot detection3

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k210k–30k130k–60k260k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Acura RDX complaints that list mileage.

2018 Acura RDX recalls (1)

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Recent 2018 Acura RDX complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Aug 18, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The light comes on due to an emission system warning, shaking, and a lack of power; the engine is severely misfiring. This is the second time I have complained about this to the NHTSA
    NHTSA complaint #11757690 · source
  2. Filed Jul 15, 202689,000 miCAAirbags
    The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the driver’s side air bag needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11750607 · source
  3. Filed Jun 26, 2026WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain
    Vehicle Information: 2018 Acura RDX AWDAffected System: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque ConverterAssociated Code/Bulletin: DTC P0741 / Acura TSB B23-029Complaint Description:The vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under Acura Warranty Extension TSB B23-029, where the internal torque converter lock-up piston cracks, causing hydraulic fluid pressure to bleed down. A professional diagnostic scan confirmed active Diagnostic Trouble Code…
    NHTSA complaint #11746842 · source
  4. Filed Jun 23, 2026PAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
    The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times. Each time, putting the car into park, shutting it off, and restarting it "resets" whatever was going on. Eventually the CE light came on, got the code, and it came back as P0873. The CE light was off after once again shutting the engine off and then restarting. I've purchased the…
    NHTSA complaint #11746062 · source
  5. Filed Jun 1, 2026WAOther / Unknown
    Was driving down the hwy with the sunroof open tucked inside the headliner when a loud sound startled me and when I shut the sunroof glass rained down All over me
    NHTSA complaint #11741418 · source
  6. Filed May 20, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    When steady idle at 65 on the freeway the blind spot and check transmission light goes on flashes and stays on but when I shut off the vehicle and start it back up the light goes away.
    NHTSA complaint #11739120 · source
  7. Filed Feb 9, 2026COTransmission & Drivetrain
    I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious transmission defect on my 2018 Acura RDX that materially worsened after an Acura-authorized warranty repair addressing a known torque converter defect. Acura issued a warranty extension / service campaign for the torque converter on certain 2017–2018 RDX vehicles. Prior to this repair, my vehicle did not exhibit any severe jerking, slipping, or unsafe shifting behavior. After the Acura dealer replaced the torque converter…
    NHTSA complaint #11716752 · source
  8. Filed Feb 4, 2026NVTransmission & Drivetrain
    The vehicle has developed a serious transmission defect involving harsh shifting, delayed engagement, and repeated slipping into neutral while driving. Since picking the vehicle up from Key Acura after an inspection, the condition has worsened significantly. The “Check Engine” light, the flashing “D” indicator, and the transmission warning light are now consistently illuminated. Prior to the dealer visit, these warning lights were intermittent; they are now on at all times.…
    NHTSA complaint #11715553 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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