2015 ACURA RDX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
424
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
29
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 ACURA RDX
The 2015 ACURA RDX has received a total of 424 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 29 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (309 complaints), Air Bags (33 complaints), and Visibilitywiper (19 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 ACURA RDX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 ACURA RDX, potentially affecting up to 3,335,279 vehicles.
Recall 19V500000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,558 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
View full details →Recall 19V182000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,101,534 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The...
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V061000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,232,187 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 ACURA RDX
424 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 ACURA RDX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 309 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The low beam headlights have degraded over time and are now barely providing any light, making driving at night unsafe. This appears to be due to the degradation of the low beam assembly reflector. Replacing the low beam headlights with higher quality lights did not make any noticeable difference. This issue has been reported in numerous online chats for the 2015 Acura RDX.
Bought this used on February 5th 2026 Low beam headlights so dim barely illuminating driving surface
The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front low beam headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway while driving at night, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The low beam headlights eventually became inoperable, and only the high beam headlights were operational. Later, the high beam headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights no longer operated as needed, and the vehicle could not be driven at night. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,573.
The headlights on the vehicle are incredibly dim. I have tried replacing the bulbs; however, it does not fix the problem. When I ask Acura about it, they say, "you're just going to have to live with it." It is incredible dangerous driving when it is dark outside because you cannot see anything unless you utilize your high beams.
Headlights are dangerously dim, even with original equipment replacement bulbs.
Safety Rating for the 2015 ACURA RDX
The 2015 ACURA RDX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 ACURA RDX
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 ACURA RDX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BPaS01062021906 — EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a...
BPaS11042020905 — STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a...
BPaS10162020906 — EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a...
BPaS06052020904 — STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the rear roof panel. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair...
B20-014 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
B20-014 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
B19-009 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B19-009 — STEERING
Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B16-002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS FRONT BRAKE NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. A VIBRATION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING.
B16-002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS FRONT BRAKE NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. A VIBRATION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 ACURA RDX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ACURA RDX
- 2010 ACURA RDX — 26 complaints
- 2011 ACURA RDX — 21 complaints
- 2012 ACURA RDX — 19 complaints
- 2013 ACURA RDX — 173 complaints
- 2014 ACURA RDX — 254 complaints
- 2015 ACURA RDX (current)
- 2016 ACURA RDX — 52 complaints
- 2017 ACURA RDX — 101 complaints
- 2018 ACURA RDX — 95 complaints
- 2019 ACURA RDX — 528 complaints
- 2020 ACURA RDX — 408 complaints
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- ACURA RL — 523 total complaints
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