NHTSA Complaint #11718495 — 2013 ACURA RDX

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718495
Vehicle	2013 ACURA RDX
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	February 17, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

Headlights are very dim due to degradation of the reflective projection surface. Internet searches indicate this is a common problem for the 2013-2015 Acura RDXs. The only solution is to replace the entire headlight assembly.

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