2022 Acura RDX problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura RDX, most often about visibility & wipers. There are 2 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Visibility & Wipers is the most-reported problem area, named in 12 of 31 complaints (39%).
- Brakes (4) and driver assistance & safety tech (4) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 8,000 mi.
- Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
- The 2022 Acura RDX has 2 recalls on file.
- It ranks 9th of 19 Acura RDX model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 73% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (115).
2022 Acura RDX problems by category
- Visibility & Wipers12 complaints
- Other / Unknown11 complaints
- Brakes · 1 crash4 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes4 complaints
- Airbags · 2 crashes2 complaints
- Steering · 2 crashes2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Electrical System1 complaints
- Engine1 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control1 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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 |
| Service brakes | 3 |
| Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | 2 |
| Lane departure: assist | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2022 Acura RDX recalls (2)
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Recent 2022 Acura RDX complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Jul 30, 2026NEOther / Unknown
The panoramic roof frame assembly on my 2022 Acura RDX exhibits the exact condition described in Acura Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 23-004. The panoramic roof produces loud popping and creaking noises during normal driving over uneven pavement and driveway entrances because the roof frame mounting system loses clamp force, allowing the roof frame to shift. The condition was confirmed by an authorized Acura dealership, which determined that my vehicle matches the…
NHTSA complaint #11753840 · source - Filed Jun 26, 2026TXOther / Unknown
The rear glass shattered suddenly when the car was parked. Acura issued a TSB 22-014, but my model is not listed in the TSB.
NHTSA complaint #11746835 · source - Filed Apr 3, 2026FLElectrical System
While driving through an active intersection, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of electrical power. The engine shut off without warning and all electrical systems immediately went dead. The instrument cluster went dark, the ignition was unresponsive, and the hazard lights did not function. The vehicle lost propulsion while in traffic and could not be restarted. Police were required to block traffic to prevent a collision. Emergency responders attempted to…
NHTSA complaint #11729130 · source - Filed Mar 30, 2026VAVisibility & Wipers
while on vacation, upon entering the parked vehicle, the rear hatch window spontaneously shattered. No local place was open (Sunday) and the wait for a new window was days out so I had to drive two hours home with a makeshift windshield made from a tarp and duct tape. This is an obvious hazard as I could not see out the back window. Replacement window to be installed in the coming days. No warnings indicated.
NHTSA complaint #11728077 · source - Filed Aug 31, 2025CACrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering
Automatic braking system came on when the vehicle sensed another vehicle. As the breaking system turned on, the steering wheel locked and did not allow for the driver to steer in order to not avoid a collision. This happened in the streets. It is currently under investigation with insurance. The vehicle had applied the emergency breaks system a few days before, in the highway, while the driver already had the foot on the break and the steering wheel had locked, preventing…
NHTSA complaint #11684165 · source - Filed Apr 25, 2025MICrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering
Respected Sir/Madam, I am filing this complaint about a road incident that occurred on [XXX] near [XXX] that resulted in a total car loss for me, [XXX] , wife of [XXX] (jointly insured through GEICO Auto Insurance ). I am a responsible driver with no history of at-fault collisions, and I suffered severe mental pressure and miraculously survived a near-death experience due to this incident, which involved no other vehicle (not an actual crash). Two airbags were deployed, and…
NHTSA complaint #11656728 · source - Filed Jan 21, 2025ARVisibility & Wipers
The rear windshield shattered due to no force from any outside forces. There were no signs of impact, and apparently this has happened to numerous owners of this specific model.
NHTSA complaint #11637502 · source - Filed Jan 11, 2025TXVisibility & Wipers
12/28/2024 rear windshield completely shattered without any external impact. The car was sitting in driveway. Temperature was approximately 61 degrees. Dealership has refused to take responsibility even though part number is same as a service bulletin recall for 2019-2020.
NHTSA complaint #11635411 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 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