2020 Acura RDX brakes problems

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1. Filed May 30, 202410,000 miPABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the brakes were unintendedly activated. Additionally, the contact observed an orange warning light which stated “Brakes” illuminated and then went off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice however, the dealer was unable to replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11591556 · source
2. Filed Sep 23, 2023CACrashTowedBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   On April 18, 2023 driving thru shopping center parking lot, WITHOUT WARNING car suddenly jerked right, accelerated, while brakes, steering wheel, gears locked. Ended crashing thru the wall of a structure. Airbags did NOT deploy but seat belts tightened firmly keeping us from going thru windshield. Episode of "UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" was reported to Honda Motors whose agent, Jason, checked the car 8/1/23 and found no defect. We had driven the car for almost 49,000 miles…

   NHTSA complaint #11546195 · source
3. Filed Sep 4, 2023FLBrakes

   The brake on the right and rear side of the car makes a lot of noise, as if something has come loose. Around 3 weeks ago the brake on the left and rear side of the car started to make a low frequency hum. The vehicle is taking longer to stop and I am afraid to brake hard since I think something will get disarmed on my rear wheels. I did some research online and several automotive industry testers and researcher mention and report this issue. For example: - Consumer Report:…

   NHTSA complaint #11542484 · source
4. Filed May 8, 2023CACrashTowedAirbagsBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   upon entering the cross driveway at a mall parking lot, car suddenly veered right, accelerating & unresponsive to stepping on brakes pedal, steering wheel locked, gear buttons did not respond, seat belts tightened, but air bags DID NOT deploy. Speed was slowed when car ran over a large rock and crashed into the wall of small store front. I, the driver, have not been in any accidents, had not taken any medication of any sort.

   NHTSA complaint #11521064 · source
5. Filed Mar 31, 20213,900 miTXBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Brand new with 4000 miles. It went limp, stalled and went to neutral while driving, had to stop by the side of the road and restart to reset. And it went limp on highway at 70 mph, continue to decelerate rapidly and did not respond to gas and went limp, engine did not rev up with any amount of gas. It only responded when i set the cruise and hand accelerate that way. Dangerous and scared to drive it

   NHTSA complaint #11405857 · source
6. Filed Mar 19, 20211,210 miFLBrakes

   I bought a brand new 2020 acura rdx. After a few months, at 1210 miles i started hearing a squealing, grinding noise while applying the brakes under moderate use .the brakes have been serviced or repaired 5 times at two different acura service centers. The noise seems to go away for a bit but always comes back. Acura corporate has advised for these makes and models that came off the production line at a certain time all have this same issue. They are supposedly working on a…

   NHTSA complaint #11403881 · source
7. Filed Mar 15, 202128,500 miILBrakesVisibility & Wipers

   Tl* the contact owns a 2020 acura rdx. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary and while scraping ice off the rear hatch windshield, the windshield fractured. The vehicle was taken to joe rizza acura (8150 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462) where it was diagnosed with the rear hatch windshield needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that this was a design defect and replaced the hatch door and the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield…

   NHTSA complaint #11403144 · source
8. Filed Dec 4, 2020100 miPABrakes

   Typically only in cold months, brakes squeal extremely loudly and feel like they are grabbing, especially if downhill (and it can be at low speeds and minor declines). The occurrence happened within 2-3 weeks of purchase and was reported to dealer. Dealer found no evidence of issues. Told to report to client services and was told working on solution. Now told dealer will need to resolve if there's issues. Issue occurs at any rate of speed and dissipates, for most part, after…

   NHTSA complaint #11377880 · source
9. Filed Dec 4, 2020100 miPABrakes

   Typically only in cold months, brakes squeal extremely loudly and feel like they are grabbing, especially if downhill (and it can be at low speeds and minor declines). The occurrence happened within 2-3 weeks of purchase and was reported to dealer. Dealer found no evidence of issues. Told to report to client services and was told working on solution. Now told dealer will need to resolve if there's issues. Issue occurs at any rate of speed and dissipates, for most part, after…

   NHTSA complaint #11377878 · source
10. Filed Nov 24, 20205,000 miCABrakes

    The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. My vin didn't make it on the published list below, but i am experiencing the same issues. Please update the service bulletin to include my vin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/mc-10168081-0002.pdf

    NHTSA complaint #11376228 · source
11. Filed Oct 11, 20205,500 miILBrakesOther / Unknown

    Car came to sudden stop when crossing a intersection with train tracks in them collision avoidance system came on their was no other car around me except for metal train rails to make sensor react. Their was no one behind me but could have caused major accident. The vehicle was in a metropolitan area and on city streets with no bad weather.

    NHTSA complaint #11363788 · source
12. Filed Oct 8, 20201,860 miCABrakes

    Purchased brand new. At 100 miles brakes make noise and i can feel abrasive rubbing/grinding. At wet conditions, noise significantly increase and generate vibrations when applying brakes. Dealership replace both front brakes and rotors only to have to the symptom re-occurrence about 20 miles later. Submitted complaint to acura client relations and was told it is common issue with honda brakes and there is no fix for the problem.

    NHTSA complaint #11363429 · 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